Temporary Cellar Technician I - Hartford Winery

Description

• Cleaning, sanitizing and sterilizing all winery equipment.
• Crush pad operations – grape receival and processing.
• Racking and pumping of juice and wine; moving hoses and equipment.
• Red fermentation management – pump overs, punch-downs, delestage.
• Additions to juice/wine.
• Filling barrels.
• Operating cellar equipment like pumps, presses etc.
• Forklift operation, moving barrels and case goods.
• Following and observing all safe cellar practices.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Communicate effectively in English.
• Great skills in reading, writing and basic math.
• Reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, climb, stoop and kneel, and be able to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Individuals selected for this position must be reliable, punctual and have a strong work ethic.  Harvest time demands up to six days a week of work including daily overtime.
• Previous winemaking or cellar experience.
• Be comfortable with safely entering confined spaces, as well as with heights.
• Find housing and transportation for the duration of the internship.
• Ability to lawfully work in the USA.