# Production Operator

**Company:** [Cloudy Bay Vineyards](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/aLCToVxuvvHREZCQAEvLKU.md)
**Location:** Blenheim, New Zealand
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Hospitality

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## Description

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Production Operator to join our Production team in Blenheim, Marlborough and play a key role in bringing our wines to markets around the world.

As a Production Operator, you will work across a range of wine packaging and processing activities, including filling, labelling, disgorging, stock rework, warehousing support, and equipment operation. You will be part of a team committed to quality, safety, continuous improvement, and delivering world-class products.

### What you'll be doing

-   Operating packaging and wine processing equipment
-   Monitoring product quality and production performance
-   Completing production documentation accurately
-   Supporting machine cleaning, maintenance, and troubleshooting
-   Assisting with stock rework activities as required
-   Working safely and contributing to a positive team culture
-   Participating in Vintage and other operational activities as needed

## Requirements

-   Legal rights to work in New Zealand (no visa sponsorship available for this position)
-   Previous experience in a production line environment, preferably in the food or beverage industry
-   Familiarity with operating and maintaining production line machinery
-   Ability to follow standard operating procedures and maintain quality control
-   A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
-   Good communication and teamwork skills
-   Attention to detail and ability to problem-solve and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
-   A willingness to learn new skills and operate a variety of equipment
-   Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods
-   Good mechanical aptitude
-   Forklift licence desirable (but not essential)

## Benefits

-   Career development & education assistance to further your technical and/or leadership ambitions
-   A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
-   A wage reflective of your skills and experience
-   9% superannuation
-   Annual bonus target
-   Annual wine allocation
-   Exclusive employee discount in Cellar Door
-   Company provided health insurance cover

If you're looking for a hands-on role where quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement are valued, we'd love to hear from you.

**Apply now and become part of the Cloudy Bay story.**