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Manufacturing Technician - Bottling Team Posting Start Date: 8/20/26 Posting Location: Ada (Grand Rapids), MI Requisition ID: 43337 Job Title: Manufacturing Technician - Nights Department / Division:

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How much do bottling jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for bottling in Michigan is $15.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.93 and $16.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a bottling job?

Bottling jobs involve operating machinery and equipment used to fill, cap, label, and package beverages or other liquids into bottles. Workers in this role ensure that products are filled accurately, sealed properly, and meet quality standards before being shipped to distributors or retailers. Bottling jobs are commonly found in industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Responsibilities may also include monitoring production lines, performing quality checks, and maintaining cleanliness in the bottling area.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a bottling job?

To thrive in a bottling position, you need strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and a basic understanding of production processes, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with automated bottling machinery, conveyor systems, and quality control protocols is typically required. Reliability, teamwork, and effective communication are essential soft skills for coordinating with colleagues and maintaining a smooth workflow. These skills and qualities are crucial to ensure product quality, operational efficiency, and workplace safety in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

What are common challenges in a bottling job, and how can they be managed?

One common challenge in bottling positions is maintaining efficiency while ensuring product quality, especially during high-volume production runs. Equipment malfunctions or inconsistencies in bottle filling and labeling can cause delays, so staying attentive and promptly reporting issues is crucial. Adhering to safety protocols and collaborating closely with maintenance and quality assurance teams helps minimize downtime. Regular training and a proactive approach to troubleshooting can make these challenges more manageable and keep operations running smoothly.

What is the difference between Bottling vs Packaging?

AspectBottlingPackaging
Primary Focus Filling liquids into bottles and sealing them Preparing products for shipment, including boxing and wrapping
Work Environment Manufacturing lines, production facilities Warehouses, distribution centers
Skills & Certifications Knowledge of filling machinery, safety protocols Handling of packaging materials, inventory management

Bottling involves filling and sealing liquids into bottles, focusing on the production line. Packaging covers preparing finished products for shipment, including boxing and wrapping. While both roles are essential in manufacturing, bottling centers on liquid filling processes, whereas packaging emphasizes product presentation and logistics.

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Infographic showing various Bottling job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $31,294 per year, or $15 per hour.

Manufacturing Technician - Bottling Team

Amway

Ada, MI • On-site

$21.88/hr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

Manufacturing Technician - Bottling Team
Posting Start Date: 8/20/26
Posting Location: Ada (Grand Rapids), MI
Requisition ID: 43337
Job Title: Manufacturing Technician - Nights
Department / Division: Nutrilite Spaulding Plant / Manufacturing
Pay Rate (Associate Tech): $20.27/hour plus $1.75 shift different if working off-shift
Pay Rate (Tech I): $21.88/hour plus $1.75 shift differential if working off-shift
Location: Ada, MI
What we're looking for:
We are looking for a Manufacturing Tech to join our team in our Nutrilite Spaulding facility to support production of Nutrilite's supplement bottles in the Bottle Packaging department. The shift for this role will be Monday - Wednesday nights, from 6:30 pm - 7:00 am.
In this versatile role, you will have the opportunity to learn all functional areas within NSP's Bottle Packaging department - from supplying components, operating the highly automated packaging lines, to inline QA testing, and cleaning and sanitizing equipment. You will assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training materials, and schedules. Since this is a GMP regulated plant, it will be important to complete and maintain all required records and documentation.
Over time as you develop in your career, you will train other team members on proper standards and operating procedures and will also provide peer reviews and feedback to team members as well. This role will have a focused career progression with a skill development system that allows for multiple avenues to promotion.
NOTE: This plant manufactures products containing food allergens including but not limited to milk, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat / gluten, fish, shellfish, and egg
Required qualifications:
Associate Technician Requirements:
    • High school diploma
    • Must be capable of lifting 0 - 50lbs
    • Proficiently read, speak, and write in English in order to understand instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety warnings/notifications/trainings/processes
    • Ability to read, interpret, and verbally communicate GMP & FDA documentation and regulation

Manufacturing Technician Requirements:
    • All above experience, plus:
    • Prior experience with manufacturing food products, troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment, or working in cGMP environment

Skills to be successful in the role:
    • Strong attention to detail/safety and a high level of accuracy
    • Willingness to follow strict cleanliness/sanitation guidelines
    • Organizational and time management skills
    • The ability to trust and follow through on commitments with team members
    • The drive to understand the root cause of issues and develop and enhance processes
    • Willingness to adapt to different approaches, ideas, tools, techniques, and processes

Physical requirements of position:
    • Frequent bending and continuous twisting for the purpose of working on equipment from below level to overhead, picking, gathering and packing orders from shelves to conveyors and loading and combining orders, adding raw materials to blends and weigh-up
    • Frequent computer operation (e.g.; typing, reading monitor, etc.) for up to 6 hours.
    • Frequent gripping for up to 6 hours, for the purpose of operating hand and power tools, equipment hand controls, gripping ropes and/or chains, and selecting and grabbing product for mixing, packing, or shipping/receiving
    • Continuous lifting and carrying of 50-pound packed boxes and equipment
    • Continuous standing and walking up to 8 hours.
    • Continuous use of upper body (arms, wrists, hands) for up to 12 hours
    • Continuous twisting for the purpose of picking, gathering and packing orders from shelves to conveyors, adding raw materials in weigh-up and blending, and turning while driving moving vehicles
    • Frequent climbing for the purpose of climbing on and off equipment on ladders.

What's special about this facility:
The Nutrilite Spaulding Plant (NSP) manufactures soft gel products and produces powder and supplement pack sachets for Amway's Nutrilite Brand of products. This a food-safe facility and has high standards for cleanliness and sanitation.
Amway does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Amway immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, STEM OPT, TN, etc.) now or in the future.