Bottling & Packaging Line Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Company: Lockwood Distilling Co.
Location: Richardson, TX
Job Type: Full-Time

Lockwood Distilling Co. is a growing Texas distillery producing high-quality spirits for our own brands and partner brands. We are a hands-on, fast-moving team that takes pride in quality, consistency, and getting the job done right.

Our production team plays a key role in making sure every bottle that leaves our facility meets our standards. If you enjoy working with equipment, staying busy, solving problems, and being part of a team that builds something every day, this could be a great fit.

We are looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Bottling & Packaging Line Operator to support our distillery production team. This position is responsible for helping run the bottling line from start to finish, including filling, capping, labeling, case packing, quality checks, cleaning, and basic equipment troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate is reliable, mechanically inclined, comfortable working in a production environment, and takes pride in producing clean, accurate, high-quality finished goods.

• Operate and support bottling line equipment, including fillers, cappers, labelers, conveyors, case packing, and related packaging equipment
• Help set up the line for daily production runs, including bottles, closures, labels, cartons, and other packaging materials
• Monitor the bottling line throughout production to help keep the line running efficiently and safely
• Perform quality checks on fill levels, caps, labels, lot codes, case markings, and finished packaging
• Identify and communicate equipment issues, packaging defects, downtime, or production concerns
• Assist with basic troubleshooting, adjustments, and routine equipment maintenance
• Keep accurate production records, including case counts, materials used, downtime, and any quality issues
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, work areas, and bottling line components
• Follow all safety, quality, and production procedures
• Work closely with the production team to meet daily and weekly production goals
• Assist with general warehouse, inventory, and production tasks as needed

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, packaging, warehouse, food, beverage, or spirits production preferred
• Experience with bottling, labeling, packaging, or production equipment is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment operation and troubleshooting
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on production environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, lift, move, and handle production materials
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work well with a team
• Willingness to work occasional adjusted hours based on production needs

We are looking for someone who shows up ready to work, takes ownership of their area, and cares about doing things the right way. This is a hands-on role in a growing distillery, so flexibility, teamwork, and a positive attitude are important.

Full-time position based at our Richardson, TX production facility. Occasional schedule adjustments may be needed depending on production demands.

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