Bottling Technician

Sazerac; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 31,216 - 33,930; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Sazerac, located in Lewiston, Maine, is seeking a Bottling Technician to ensure the production of high-quality spirits. In this role, you will operate bottling line equipment, perform quality inspections, and support daily production goals in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires a high school diploma and a minimum of 2 years in manufacturing. Sazerac offers competitive pay between $22.66 and $24.63 per hour, plus additional benefits including medical and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or production environment.
• Previous experience operating industrial or bottling/manufacturing equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain bottling line equipment.
• Perform quality inspections and documentation.
• Support daily production goals following safety standards.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in bottling line performance.

Skills

Operating industrial equipment

Quality inspections

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Bottling line equipment

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. Openings on day shift (5:20 am - 5:30 pm) and 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 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 $22.66-$24.63 an hour plus a $2 shift differential. 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.