Finished Wine Operator 1 (Grave) - Woodbridge

The Wine Group; Acampo (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wine Group in California is seeking a Bottling Technician to maintain clean, safe, and production-ready equipment and work areas. You will clean tanks, hoses, pipelines, and bottling lines, assist with wine transfers, and support bottling activities.

Shift: Graveyard — 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. You will follow safety procedures, document cleaning logs, and collaborate with Packaging, Quality, Cellar, and Winery teams to ensure product integrity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in winery operations, bottling, food production, manufacturing, or cleaning-related roles is a plus.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, safe, and production-ready equipment and work areas.
• Clean and rinse tanks, hoses, pipelines, and bottling equipment.
• Assist with wine movement from tanks to bottling lines and support with transfers.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

SOP adherence

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This role supports finished wine and bottling operations by maintaining clean, safe, and production-ready equipment and work areas. The Technician is responsible for thoroughly cleaning and preparing tanks, hoses, pipelines, and bottling equipment, while also assisting with wine transfers and bottling activities.

This position follows established safety and quality standards and works closely with Packaging, Quality, Cellar, and Winery teams to ensure equipment and product integrity.

Shift: Graveyard — 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Clean and rinse tanks, hoses, pipelines, and bottling equipment to ensure they are free of residue and ready for production.
• Perform internal and external equipment cleaning using automated systems (CIP/SIP) and manual methods.
• Use water, approved cleaning agents(acid, caustic chemical cycles) and power washing equipment to maintain production areas and surfaces.
• Inspect equipment during cleaning to confirm proper condition and readiness for use.
• Set up, support, and clean bottling lines before, during, and after production runs.
• Assist with wine movement from tanks to bottling lines.
• Measure tanks and follow detailed work instructions to complete tasks accurately.
• Support filter cleaning, filter changes (dependent on filter plugging or high differential pressure), and basic equipment upkeep (12 hour filter SIP’s).
• Complete cleaning logs, production records, and quality documentation accurately and on time.
• Perform additional mix per Quality to get wine into specifications.
• Follow all safety and quality procedures, including proper use of PPE and handling of cleaning materials.
• Maintain organized, hazard-free work areas to support safe operations.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with Packaging, Quality, Cellar, and Winery teams.
• With training, assist in troubleshooting equipment, advanced cleaning processes, and additional wine operations tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in winery operations, bottling, food production, manufacturing, or cleaning-related roles is a plus.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.
• Basic English reading, writing, and communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment processes.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50–100 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments with varying temperatures, moisture, and noise levels.
• Safely work around machinery, cleaning agents, and moving equipment.
• Operate hoses, pressure washers, and other cleaning tools.
• Wear required PPE, including gloves, eye/face protection, and respirators as needed.

COMPENSATION

• Hourly Pay Range Posted: $21.86 - $24.00/hr.
• Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience; skills, knowledge, and abilities; education; and other position related factors.

At The Wine Group, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.