Production Technician

Colio Estate Wines Inc. & Thornbury Craft Co.

Ontario

Established in 1980, Colio Estate Wines Inc. continues to be one of the leaders in its industry. From humble beginnings, we have grown to be one of the largest wine producers in Ontario. Some of our award-winning wine brands include Colio Estate Winery, Girls' Night Out, Lily, and Hopetown.

We also produce awarding winning craft beer & cider under our Thornbury Craft Co. brand. We proudly produce Thornbury Premium Apple Cider, a top selling craft cider at the LCBO. We also produce several other ciders that are widely available in the LCBO and Grocery channel, such as Thornbury Cranberry Apple Cider, Thornbury Honeycrisp Apple Cider, and Thornbury Wild Blueberry Elderflower Apple Cider. We offer additional ciders at our on-site Retail Store and Tap Room in Thornbury Ontario. We pride ourselves on using only top-quality ingredients and 100% fresh-pressed Ontario apples.

Our brewery in Thornbury produces a wide selection of beers made in the heart of the Blue Mountains. Our Thornbury Pilsner has twice been awarded the World's Best Lager Czech-Style Pale at the World Beer Awards. Our portfolio of craft beers can be found at the LCBO, in the Grocery channel and in bars and restaurants across Ontario.

In addition, we represent a range of international brands such as Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal, Frisky Zebra from South Africa and a number of other international beverage alcohol suppliers.

We are Talented Vintners, Cider Makers, and Brewers with our culture rooted in our core Values. We believe in our brands and our people. We want you to join our team of brand ambassadors who believe the world is full of opportunities. So, if you get excited about making a real difference as part of a winning team like we do, we want to hear from you.

The typical daily responsibilities include:

· Starting up / shutting down of the packaging line.

· Produce required beer, wine and cider packaging requirements as per the production plan

· Ensure all liquid and packaging QC checks are completed and documented

· Ensure all cider making and packaging equipment is kept clean and properly maintained

· All packaging material is organized and loaded as per procedures

· Ensure inventory accuracy of finish goods and packaging materials

· Safe chemical handling and CIP practice on production equipment

· Safe operation of filling/seaming/crowning equipment to ensure correct fill levels.

· Performing quality assurance checks on finished packaged goods.

· Assisting in preventative maintenance and cleaning tasks as required.

· Identifying issues, and performing troubleshooting and minor repairs to ensure continuous, efficient operation of the production line

· Loading and palletizing cases.

· Responsible for ensuring all company policies, procedures, and applicable industry policies and regulations are followed

Qualifications:

· Prior experience in production

· Completion of post-secondary education in Food Production/Science or Engineering related course/program or 3 to 5 years equivalent work experience.

· Strong problem-solving abilities, individually and in a team setting.

· Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipment related issues and fix them accordingly

· A self-starter with high energy levels and a "does what it takes" attitude.

· Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

· Effective organizational skills

· Use of forklift would be an asset.

Job Type: Full-time / Part-time

Additional pay:

· Overtime pay

Benefits:

· Dental care

· Extended health care

· Life insurance

· On-site parking

· Paid time off

Schedule:

· 8-12 Hour shifts

· Must be willing to work rotating shifts - Days/Afternoons/Nights

· Monday to Friday

· Overtime

· Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

· Thornbury, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Thornbury, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person