Bottling Technician

Socket.dev; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Sazerac is seeking a Bottling Technician to operate and maintain bottling line equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will support daily production goals, follow SOPs and food safety standards, and help ensure safety and quality across shifts.

Day-to-day tasks include operating fillers, cappers, decasers, and case packers, performing quality inspections, labeling, and documentation, and training temporary staff on safety and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have manufacturing experience or working in a similar setting.
• Follow SOPs, GMPs, HACCP or food safety standards.
• Ability to work safely and collaboratively on a production line.

Responsibilities

• Operate bottling line equipment including fillers, cappers, decasers and case packers.
• Perform quality inspections, labeling, packaging and documentation for compliance.
• Support production goals by following SOPs and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste on the line.
• Mentor temporary staff on safety, quality and procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety-conscious

Team guidance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Bottling Technician plays a key role in producing high-quality spirits by operating and maintaining bottling line equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production while supporting daily bottling operations and meeting production goals. The role offers hands‑on experience with industrial equipment, opportunities for continuous improvement, and collaboration across teams to deliver award‑winning products.

Schedule: 2-2-3 work schedule

• Day Shift (5:20 am - 5:30 pm)
• Night shift (5:20 pm - 5:30 am).

What You’ll Do

• Operate, troubleshoot, change over, and perform basic maintenance on bottling line equipment including fillers, cappers, decasers, and case packers.
• Perform quality inspections, labeling, case packing, and documentation to ensure products meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Support daily production goals by following SOPs, food safety standards, and best practices while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance bottling line performance through continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide guidance and support to temporary team members on safety, quality, and operational procedures.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or production, or relevant environment.

Preferred:

• Previous experience operating industrial or bottling/manufacturing equipment.
• Experience following SOPs, GMPs, HACCP, or food safety standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Culture and Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

The hourly range for this role is $23.57-$25.61 an hour plus a $2 shift differential for the night shift. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.