Woodford Reserve Bottling Operator - 2nd Shift

Brown-Forman Australia Pty. Ltd.; Versailles (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday bonus

Incentives based on performance

Award-winning development programs

Job summary

A premium spirits company is seeking a Bottling Operator for the 2nd shift to operate equipment on the bottling line. Responsibilities include responding to safety and quality issues, performing various bottling tasks, and ensuring efficient production. Candidates should be at least 21 years old, have basic math skills, and preferably a 2- or 4-year degree. The role demands strong troubleshooting and collaboration skills, with a focus on maintaining workplace safety.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Previous experience in a bottling facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate all equipment on the bottling line safely.
• Perform off-line bottling work and package rework.
• Perform clean-up duties as required.

Skills

Basic math and computer skills

Strong attendance and work performance

Strong troubleshooting skills

Collaborative problem-solving

Education

2- or 4-year degree

Job description

Woodford Reserve Bottling Operator - 2nd Shift

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

Total Rewards

At Brown-Forman, we believe in recognizing the bold ideas, ethical decisions, and winning results that make the company’s short- and long-term success possible. This recognition comes in many forms, to include your base salary, holiday bonus, and any incentives you may earn.

We create an environment that nurtures and prioritizes continuous learning. At Brown-Forman, you are empowered to take charge of your own development with a variety of customized, award-winning programs available for every step of your career journey.

Nothing Better in the Market

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

Meaningful Work From Day One

This role operates all equipment on the bottling line, responding promptly to safety, quality, and operational issues in alignment with plant procedures. It requires effective communication with supervisors, quality teams, peers, plant leadership, and contractors to maintain safe, efficient production. Responsibilities also include performing off‑line bottling work such as Buy the Barrel operations, order and sample preparation, and package rework. The position supports all bottling house functions, including depalletizing, uncaser operations, filling, inspection, packing, palletizing, and forklift operation.

What You Can Expect

• Manually remove cases of glass from pallets and place onto line
• Manually pack bottles into cases
• Verify accuracy of materials against process orders
• Verify video jet number against process order and record on log sheet
• Visually inspect cases for defects and remove defective cases from the bottling line, repositioning when required
• Immediately notify mechanic, supervisor and other team members of line problems
• Monitor dumping of empty glass from cases and inspects for glass defects
• Visually inspects color of whiskey, label placement, video jet on cases and government panel application for all products
• Clean up broken glass as required
• Participate in line changeovers and adjustment of bottling line equipment, as required
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor
• Operate forklift and other PIE as needed to load/unload shipments and move materials in the warehouse for staging and operations.

What You Bring to the Table

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Basic math and computer skills
• Strong attendance and work performance
• Ability to do frequent walking, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching upward/downward, crouching, and ascending/descending stairs/ramps/ladders
• Ability to push, pull, lift and carry weight of at least 50 pounds
• Strong troubleshooting skills and collaborative approach to problem-solving
• Adherence to PPE requirements, including wearing steel‑toed safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair/beard net, and cut‑resistant gloves

What Makes You Unique

• 2‑ or 4‑year degree
• Previous experience in a bottling facility

What We Offer

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

Brown‑Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown‑Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees 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.