Bottling Utility

The Opportunity

The Bottling Utility position is responsible for supporting daily bottling line operations by inspecting product operating and cleaning equipment completing required quality and production documentation performing basic maintenance and changeovers and packaging finished goods for transport. The Bottling Utility is responsible for proofing products before they are moved to the bottling line for bottling as well as any miscellaneous movement of materials associated with any part of the bottling process. This role ensures production activities are completed safely accurately and in compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety requirements while meeting production schedules and quality standards.

What You Will Be Doing:

Operations

Inspect bottles as they move through the production line to identify defects labeling issues or nonconforming product.
Verify that correct packaging components labels and materials are in use by checking required information on each package.
Measure and monitor bottle fill heights and make adjustments or notify supervisor when fill levels fall outside specifications.
Shut down bottling line equipment and perform cleaning of all assigned line components in accordance with sanitation procedures.
Complete all required quality and production documentation accurately and in real time.
Read interpret and follow the daily production schedule to ensure correct sequencing and output.
Review and execute tasks listed on production work tickets.
Operate a pallet jack safely in confined spaces while handling varying materials and loads.
Apply hand labels to bottles as required by production needs.
Package finished product for transport including packing bottles into boxes stacking boxes on pallets and wrapping pallets.
Forklift certified and main employee responsible for moving any and all materials associated with bottling operations.
Responsible for proofing all products in a timely and accurate manner so as not to cause any delays for the bottling line
Responsible for maintain all ancillary equipment that supports the bottling operation (e.g. air compressor pumps RO system scales etc.)

Maintenance

Take the lead to perform routine maintenance and line changeovers using hand tools in accordance with established procedures.
Assist with basic troubleshooting of bottling line equipment and report mechanical issues to maintenance or supervisor.
Prepare equipment for production runs by adjusting assembling or disassembling components as required.
Act as first line of maintenance to perform any troubleshooting on any malfunctioning components

Compliance

Complete all required OSHA and company safety training within established timeframes.
Follow all safety rules lockout/tagout procedures and hazard prevention practices while performing job duties.
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) during all production cleaning and maintenance activities.

Misc.

Maintain clean and tidy working areas at all times
Responsible for maintaining any waste from bottling operations and dispose of in proper way (cardboard trash pallets etc.)
Follow all necessary Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Safety Requirements.

Who We Are Looking For:

A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent

Forklift certified necessary

Able to work independently
Organization skills
Able to lift 50 pounds or more
Possess good verbal and written communication skills
Able to multi-task
Time management skills
Able to work in a face paced environment

Physical Requirements:

Type of Equipment Operated: Pallet jack forklift DMA for proofing computer with Microsoft Office suite rolling barrels for filtering loading bottles onto bottling line. If you require a reasonable accommodation in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to Caitlin Zbikowski Talent Manager @

If the above speaks to you were excited to learn more about you! At MGP we know that our people are our greatest strength. With different perspectives and unique ways of thinking our employees are as varied as our products. We believe that inclusivity strengthens the organization and champions a company culture that is evolving to reflect all of us. Culture results from our behaviors our personal commitment our curiosity how we collaborate and the ways we courageously share our perspectives and expect others to do the same. Each of us can make a difference by fostering thinking and actions that empower us to connect belong and grow together. Compensation is competitive and is commensurate with experience. MGP offers exceptional medical dental vision short and long-term disability life insurance 401(k) Match and PTO. All successful candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test.