Job description

The History of Foley Family Wines

In spring of 1996, Bill & Carol Foley purchased 1,000 acres of lush and fertile earth within the then relatively unknown Sta. Rita Hills region of Santa Barbara County. Their plan – produce hand-crafted Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that reflected the best of California’s Central Coast. Named for their two daughters – Lindsey & Courtney – Lincourt Vineyards was born, and with it, the beginning of Foley Family Wines.

In the 25 years since, Foley Family Wines has grown into one of the world’s largest producers of fine wine, adding some of the industry’s most valuable wineries, located in the most recognized winemaking regions, including Napa, Sonoma, the Pacific Northwest, and New Zealand. Today, the Foley Family Wines portfolio boasts a number of the most-celebrated names in wine, including Chalk Hill Estate, Chalone, Ferrari-Carano, and Sebastiani.

Job Summary:

The individual for this position under the direction and leadership of the Director of Bottling Operations, will work towards attaining bottling goals and company objectives. The Bottling Line Mechanic II carries out skilled technical duties involving repair, maintenance, replacement, installation of bottling equipment and systems. Carries out intermediate level maintenance activities in the area of electrical and mechanical systems. Multiple tasks in this sense may include repair, maintenance, alteration, installation, fabrication, and construction that require utilization of skills in problem solving, teamwork, communication, giving attention to detail and abiding by all safety guidelines and compliance requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to, timely and accurate reporting of all work-related injuries and illnesses to the supervisor, promoting safety awareness to co-workers.
• Promotes quality work and a positive team atmosphere.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on various bottling line equipment such as, conveyors, fillers, corkers, screw cappers, labelers, foilers, case packers, palletizers etc.
• Assist in bottling line changeovers, adjustments, and synchronization.
• Apply technical skills to troubleshoot, repair, adjust, and improve bottling line equipment.
• Procure parts, materials, and consumables needed to maintain the bottling line.
• Layout and installation of various bottling line equipment.
• Ensure on time start-ups and minimal downtime.
• Properly document maintenance and repair tasks using various computer programs.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of safety, efficiency, and operational procedures.
• Maintain good working relationships with vendors and contractors within the support network.
• Communicate with Line Lead, the Bottling Supervisor and the Director of Bottling Operations, always maintaining a continuous path of forward improvement

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Innovation and ability to thrive in a high-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Proactive and timely problem-solver
• Must be well-organized and detail –oriented with the ability to work within constantly changing priorities
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and ERP accounting systems with knowledge of procurement process and procedures.
• Should have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Experience and Qualifications:

• High school graduate, or equivalent, with a minimum 3 years bottling line maintenance experience.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record to be insured on FFW’s policy
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Good math, reading, & communications skills.
• Ability to read and understand electrical/mechanical schematics.
• Able to multi-task and handle high pressure situations with limited supervision and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the company’s values and highest quality standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• PLC / VFD troubleshooting experience
• Lean manufacturing / 5S
• Ability to effectively weld and fabricate stainless steel.
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Experience with MBF Monoblocs

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Climb 12 ft ladder, stairs, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds., occasionally push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule and overtime, particularly peak bottling periods.

Company Core Values:

Teamwork – Be Each Other’s Partners in Wine
Commitment – Crush Every Day Like It’s Harvest
Quality – Good vs. Grape: It’s All in The Details
Integrity – It Takes a Vineyard
Safety – Tend the Vines
Entrepreneurship – Love the Wine You’re With
Fun! Smile! You Have Purple Teeth!

Foley Family Wines provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?
• Are you at least 21 years of age?

Work Location: One location

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