Bottling Operator – Production Facility

About the role

Origin Wine Stellenbosch is seeking an experienced Bottling Operator to join its dynamic production team. The role focuses on maintaining high‑level operator skills across three shifts, supporting new staff, and driving plant efficiency while minimizing downtime.

Key responsibilities

• Verify dry‑goods specifications for each production run.
• Monitor bottling processes at regular intervals, ensuring smooth operation and adherence to procedures.
• Assist and train operators facing process issues to prevent production loss.
• Complete and validate production pack documentation accurately.
• Respond promptly to processing problems to keep lines flowing.
• Identify potential machine issues and inform the shift supervisor.
• Record daily operating activities for all plant machinery.

Required profile

• Minimum Grade 12 education.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of product and production processes.
• Familiarity with ISOPH01 prerequisite program and HACCP plan for glass and BIB filling (ISOPH02).
• Strong attention to detail.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MFB synchro fillers.
• Operation of Norton and Gia capsule machines.
• Use of Makro labelling machine.
• Experience with Gossamer carton erector, bottle packer, top sealer, palletizer, and BIB carton erector.
• Handling of Ink Jet printers and BIB automated filler.