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Maryhill Winery

Bottling Worker

Goldendale, WA · On-site

$18/hr

Part-time Bottling Line Workers are responsible, as part of the production team, for assisting with ... Standard Operating Proceduresx. This opportunity provides a workplace culture that places top ...

STRONG SPIRITS INC

Relief Operator

Bardstown, KY · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

Bottling Supervisor Direct Reports: N/A FLSA status: Non-Exempt _____ Position Purpose: The Relief Operator provides support to the bottling floor by operating and covering multiple key production ...

Sazerac Company

Bottling Laborer, Nights

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$21.75/hr

As a Bottling Laborer, you'll help keep operations running efficiently by supporting all aspects of the bottling line, including material handling, quality inspection, packaging, and equipment ...

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How much do bottling operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for bottling operator in the United States is $15.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by bottling operators and how can they be addressed?

Bottling Operators often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent product quality, troubleshooting equipment issues, and meeting production deadlines in a fast-paced environment. To address these challenges, it’s important to develop strong attention to detail, follow standard operating procedures, and proactively communicate with maintenance and quality assurance teams. Ongoing training and a collaborative approach with colleagues can help Bottling Operators quickly resolve issues and ensure smooth production runs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a bottling operator?

To thrive as a Bottling Operator, you need mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with bottling line machinery, safety protocols, and quality control systems is typically required; certifications in forklift operation or OSHA safety may be beneficial. Strong teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills help operators efficiently address workflow issues and maintain production standards. These competencies ensure safe, efficient bottling processes and consistent product quality in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

What is a bottling operator?

Bottling Operators are professionals responsible for operating and maintaining machinery that fills bottles with products such as beverages, medicines, or chemicals. They ensure that the bottling process runs smoothly by monitoring equipment, checking for quality and safety standards, and troubleshooting any issues that arise. Bottling Operators also clean and set up machines, label bottles, and perform routine maintenance. Their role is crucial in industries like food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing, where efficiency and product quality are vital.

What is the difference between Bottling Operator vs Packaging Technician?

AspectBottling OperatorPackaging Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma, on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma, some technical training
Work EnvironmentManufacturing lines, production floorsPackaging areas, assembly lines
Industry UsageFood, beverage, pharmaceutical manufacturingFood, beverage, consumer goods industries
Job FocusOperating bottling machinery, quality checksAssembling, packing, labeling products

While both roles are essential in manufacturing, a Bottling Operator primarily manages bottling machinery and ensures quality during the filling process. In contrast, a Packaging Technician focuses on assembling, packing, and labeling finished products. Both roles require similar credentials and work in comparable environments, but their specific responsibilities differ within the production process.

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Infographic showing various Bottling Operator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 43% Full Time, 55% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,925 per year, or $15.8 per hour.

Bottling Supervisor - The Glenmore Distillery

Sazerac Company

Owensboro, KY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Sazerac rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 34 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

49th of 438 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Sazerac Company Overview
Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton's, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram's V.O., Myers's, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.
We're proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the "Best Places to Work in Kentucky" four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of "world's most award-winning distillery" through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.
Company/Location Overview
The Glenmore Distillery has been a fixture in the Owensboro Community since the late 1800s. During Prohibition, The Glenmore Distillery was fortunate enough to be one of four distilleries in the country allowed to operate on a limited scale for medicinal necessity.
In March of 2009 the Sazerac Company purchased the distillery and reprised the name The Glenmore Distillery. The distillery boasts one of the largest and most modern bottling facilities in the country and continues to be a sizable employer in the city of Owensboro, KY.
The Sazerac Company's vision is to become one of the industry's most desired places to be. The company attributes its success to a unique blend of history, culture, brands, relationships, innovation, technology, and most importantly, its people.
Job Description/Responsibilities
Bottling Supervisor
The Bottling Supervisor is responsible for supervisory/leadership responsibilities in the Bottling Department. These include, but are not limited to:
  • Oversees operations of assigned bottling lines to effectively and efficiently ensure completion of production schedules within safety, quality, budgetary and regulatory guidelines. Provides technical assistance to operators and line employees. Coordinates necessary maintenance actions to maintain production quality and efficiency. Works with Bottling Manager and bottling maintenance team to implements operational and mechanical improvements. Evaluates production efficiency and cost; plans, organizes, directs, monitors and evaluates production on assigned lines; directs improvements and corrective action plans. Establishes work schedules
  • Monitors and enforces all OSHA and Company safety regulations and policies. Provides leadership to the safety program for the Bottling department through development and execution of safe practices and operating procedures to minimize the occurrence and severity of workplace accidents. Assists in the investigation of EH&S incidents to determine and address root cause. Understand and comply with safety requirements of position; keep safety top of mind at all times and prevent co-workers from working unsafely. Report all safety concerns and all accidents and near misses immediately. Participate in safety inspections an
  • Trains and supervises assigned bottling line employees to improve skills and performance of all employees in the Bottling Department. Motivates and manages employees to product quality products within quality and efficiency guidelines. Evaluates employee performance and skill level to determine skill improvement needs and develops improvement plans to address. Creates and develops a personal development plan with Bottling Manager to improve a skill/competency that will develop personal skills and improve performance. Improve at least one skill each year as agreed with supervisor. Deliver on performance against outcomes.
  • Continuously improve the quality of processes, products, services and the culture in which we work. Ensure adherence to Personal Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Environmental Policies and Practices. Analyzes and resolves problems relating to product quality in a timely manner to avoid need for rework.
  • Provide support to the New Product Development Team in developing new products within timelines and budgets. Provides input to evaluate equipment capabilities and capital expenditure requirements. Works with the management team to implement new initiatives including new products and packages. Coordinate work with other departments to maintain product quality and production efficiency. Ensure that defect free products are scheduled, produced and shipped, in full and on time to meet customer demand.
  • Meets and exceeds customer expectations through supervision of assigned bottling lines to deliver product on time within budget and to meet quality specifications. Resolves production related problems.
  • Recommend ideas to reduce costs. Ensure production efficiency within cost standards. Tracks efficiencies, quality and production data to improve yields and throughput without sacrificing quality. Analyzes and resolves problems related to efficiency, processes, material, scrap and waste.
  • Provides leadership to assigned bottling line teams in a manner consistent with the culture of the company. Ensures employees are treated fairly and with respect. Creates a team environment where all employees are encouraged to make a difference in meeting and exceeding customer expectations. Participates in efforts to address issues identified through climate surveys and make the Company a Best Place to Work. Behave as described by our core values of Integrity and Trust, Ethics and Values, Building Team Spirit, Fairness, Caring, Results, Managing and Measuring, Action Oriented, Priority Setting and Total Quality Management.
  • Ensures all Bottling operations meet regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA and TTB regulations. Takes immediate corrective action when needed to stay in compliance. Perform job in a responsible manner and in compliance with Company procedures and applicable rules and regulations.

Qualifications/Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Minimum of 2 years of related experience
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Proficient in using computer systems, including MS Office products
  • Proven ability to communicate with all levels in an organization
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Working knowledge of high speed bottling equipment
  • Previous experience as a supervisor in a fast paced production environment
  • A proven track record of successful management experience in a unionized manufacturing environment
  • Proven knowledge of manufacturing best practices
  • Strong planning and organizational skills
  • Lean Manufacturing experience
  • GMP and HACCP experience

This position is on night shift. Hours are 6pm-6am on a 4 on 4 off schedule.
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Culture and Benefits
A career at Sazerac offers you the opportunity to reach your full potential as part of a creative, decisive, high-performance team. Sazerac values the needs and wants of our team members and offers inclusive benefits to attract and retain the best talent. Our culture is built upon the values of hard work, diligence and personal responsibility.
Sazerac Team Members enjoy:
  • Competitive Pay
  • Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • Family Coverage: Options to cover family members, including domestic partners.
  • 401(k) Plan: Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.
  • Flexible Time Away: Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.
  • Mental Health and Wellness: Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.
  • Educational Support: Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.
  • Fun Extras: Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program.
  • Training and Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits, salary range, and programs may vary by role or location. For roles within our commercial team - the Salary range refers to base salary only and does not include car allowance, annual bonus, fuel or cell phone reimbursement. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity 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.

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