Bottling Operator

Pernod Ricard España SA; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pernod Ricard USA in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Bottling Operator to join the Smooth Ambler Spirits packaging team. You will operate bottling line machines (depalletizer, unloader, filler, capper, labeler, etc.) to package products on time with quality and safety in mind.

No prior experience is required; manufacturing or mechanical interest is a plus. You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, work in a production setting, and cooperate within a team. Competitive hourly pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Experience: No prior experience required; manufacturing or mechanical experience preferred.
• Ability to monitor processes and identify variations from normal; follow safety and quality rules.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate bottling line machinery: depalletizer, unloader, cleaner, filler, capper, labeler, lot coder, case packer, case coder, palletizer.
• Report equipment defects and assist with repairs as needed.
• Perform changeovers and ensure budgeted efficiency after changeover.
• Conduct on-line quality checks and adhere to safety and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical troubleshooting

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Where Conviviality is at work. Pernod Ricard is a global premium international champagnes and spirits company. We’re the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlúa® Liqueur, The Glenlivet®, Beefeater and Malfy Gins, and a leading portfolio of American whiskey brands including Jefferson’s, Rabbit Hole, TX, Smooth Ambler and Skrewball™ whiskey. Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word, convivialité…it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. Conviviality is energy and spirit with a splash of je ne sais quoi and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard. Guided by our 4 core values: (1) grounded in the real; (2) fiercely authentic; (3) passion for challenge; and (4) connected beyond borders; we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business!

The hourly range for this role is $16.75 to $21.00 per hour.

Position Summary:

The overall role of the Bottling Operator is to perform the physical duties related to packaging products for Smooth Ambler Spirits (SAS). The Bottling Operator works within the bottling team to ensure products are packaged in a timely manner, with regards to quality, appearance, and safety.

Major Responsibilities / Accountabilities:

• Safely and efficiently operate one or more of the following machines or combination of machines: depalletizer, unloader, cleaner, filler, capper, labeler, lot coder, case packer, case coder, palletizer.
• Tag and report all equipment defects on machinery and assist with repairs as needed.
• Cap making, specialized TX Whiskey leather top caps.
• Perform changeovers as required for each piece of machinery.
• Ensure machine functions correctly at budgeted efficiency once changeover is complete.
• Perform on-line quality checks as specified in work instructions.
• Observe good manufacturing practices, good housekeeping and follow all safety rules as required.
• Wear all safety equipment, like eye protection, ear protection, and safety shoes, bump caps, etc as required.

Key requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Experience / Background: No prior experience required. Manufacturing, assembly, and/or mechanical experience preferred.
• Working Conditions: Physical/Skilled Labor: Work is performed in a general production area and/or office environment with regular demands for moving, lifting/carrying/lowering up to 50 pounds, standing, walking, climbing, and pushing. Normal visual, hearing and language acuity required for correspondence and computer usage.
• Required Competencies: Ability to monitor processes and goods to identify variations from normal. An eye for detail. Willingness to implement exacting standards. Communication abilities to relay issues and feedback to coworkers and supervisors. Mechanical troubleshooting skills preferred.

Job Posting End Date:

Target Hire Date: 2026-08-03 Target End Date:

When you join Pernod Ricard, you’ll experience a workplace that is rich in heritage, driven by our iconic brands and a long-standing commitment to sustainability, safety, and giving back to the people and communities where we work. We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived, they drive our behaviors, and it’s what brings our culture to life. Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution. We offer employees great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support.

Check out PRUSABenefits.com for details.

This recruitment process uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to match applicant skills with role requirements and qualifications.

Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It employs qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience, and does not and will not, discriminate for or against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based upon actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service or any other classification protected by law. Offers will be subject to United States local terms. Pernod Ricard USA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Pernod Ricard USA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. To request reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact us at [e-mail].

Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and champagne industry, blending traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art brand development, and global distribution technologies. Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes Absolut vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes.

Our mission is to ensure the long-term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful, inclusive and responsible culture of authentic conviviality.

Pernod Ricard’s consolidated sales amounted to € 10,959 million in fiscal year FY25.

Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN Code: FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 index.