Cellar Worker/Operator

Summary:

Cellar Operator works under the direction of the Cellarmaster to process grapes into bottled wine and learns all the steps in between. Cellar Operators are responsible for the execution of work orders, recording wine movements, cleanliness of the cellar, and the safe operation of cellar equipment. Cellar operations are physical in nature.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Follow all cellar SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Execute instructions from written work orders and record completed steps on work orders.
• Move juice and wine via pumps and hoses to tanks and barrels.
• Fill, empty, and clean barrels; including steam and ozone.
• Operate forklift, load, move, and manipulate barrels and barrel racks.
• Smell barrels and identify basic wine faults, VA, TCA, Brett. (Will be trained)
• Complete additions to juice and wine.
• Clean and sanitize all winery equipment and update cleaning logs.
• Keep accurate count of cellar materials used for cleaning and additions.
• Perform and assist operator level maintenance on winery equipment under direction of Cellarmaster.
• Collect samples for lab.
• Accurately read and record lot numbers for tanks and barrels. Identify lots and accurately record their storage location and quantity.
• Follow safe cellar practices and use proper PPE.
• Train and occasionally supervise seasonal harvest staff as directed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years cellar experience or similar food production environment preferred.
• Knowledge of wine or liquid beverage movement procedures.
• Proficient in forklift operations; certificate preferred or ability to obtain one within 30 days.
• Ability to read and write in English. Proficiency in Spanish also helpful.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute percentages and ratios.
• Read and understand measurements for tank gauging; use measurements and tank graphs to translate those measurements into gallons.
• Able to work long hours and mandatory overtime for harvest season (Typically August through November).

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to regularly lift and move 50 pounds.
• Work daily inside and outside environments.
• Work in wide range of temperatures and climate conditions.
• Work in high places and on wet surfaces.
• Must be able to operate forklift.
• Must be able to navigate uneven surfaces and step over hoses.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person