Seasonal Cellar Tech I

POSITION SUMMARY:  

We are looking for individuals to join our harvest season at our winery in Soledad, California to make some great wine. This position is responsible for a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks in the cellar such as operating crush and press equipment, stacking barrels, operating a forklift, filling barrels and topping wine. This position is under the general direction of the Production Manager, and Cellar Foreperson. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:  

• Following and observing all safe cellar practices
•  Perform equipment set-up duties
• Cleaning, sanitizing, and sterilizing all winery equipment and facilities
• Wine and juice transfer, racking, blending, moving hoses and equipment
• Chemical and nutrient additions to juice and wine
• Understanding of barrel operations: filling, racking, and topping
• Forklift operation, moving barrels
• Filing work orders and scanning barrels
• Other duties as assigned by the Cellar Foreperson

 JOB REQUIREMENTS:  

• Previous experience in a winery environment is preferred
• Forklift experience is preferred, but not required
•  Must be able to follow and communicate verbal and written safety and work instructions in English
• This position requires good reading, writing and basic arithmetic skills
•  Must be able to work safely around equipment electrical outlets and procedures
• Must be flexible and able to work any shift and overtime as needed during harvest
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. and work standing up and walk on concrete surfaces for extended periods of time. 
• The position requires repetitive squatting and strenuous pulling and pushing of hoses and pumps
• The individual selected for this position must be reliable and possess a good work ethic