Seasonal General Winery Worker - Carneros Hills Winery

Winery Production Sonoma, California

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Position at Jackson Family Wines

CARNEROS HILLS WINERY - Sonoma Valley, CA.    

Carneros Hills Winery is located in the picturesque Carneros region of Sonoma Valley in sunny California. We are a mid-sized winery specializing in the production of premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but also utilizing our small batch equipment for the production of specialized small lots of Burgundy varieties.    

We have a diverse and extremely passionate team led by a versatile winemaker, and are looking for individuals to join us for the upcoming harvest. If you are a hardworking, energetic, fun-loving wine enthusiast that enjoys working in a team environment we would love to hear from you.    

Job Roles / Responsibilities    

  • Red fermentation management – punch downs, pump overs, rack & returns, temperatures
  • Additions – yeast, acid, nutrients including calculations.
  • Cleaning, sanitization and the use of all cellar equipment.
  • Barrel work – filling, cleaning, racking and emptying.
  • Racking, transferring and pumping juice and wine.
  • Obtaining samples and helping the lab when required.
  • Working safely in a team environment and following all SOP’s.

Requirements    

  • Previous harvest experience is a must and degree in winemaking is favorable
  • Effective communication skills in English
  • The ability to work long hours through busy harvest time

PHYSICAL DEMANDS- CELLAR WORKER    

This position requires continuous walking, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling throughout the shift for cleaning, sanitizing and sterilizing all winery equipment and facilities. It requires the ability to reach with hands and arms, fine manipulation and to lift up to 50 pounds for Racking and pumping of juice and wine; moving hoses and equipment and to operate crush pad equipment. It occasionally include enclosed spaces, heights, and wearing a respirator to make chemical and nutrient additions to juice and wine and to obtain lab samples from tanks and barrels.  

Wage Transparency:   
The base pay for this role ranges from $18.00 - $21.50 per hour. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.    
 
    
At Jackson Family Wines, we respect, celebrate, and take pride in each other’s differences. Together we nurture a culture that embraces fairness, acceptance and belonging. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our best innovation, enrich our employees, and connect us to our customers and global community. We aspire to evolve in our commitment for a better future and one that is rooted for good. 


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