General Winery Worker - La Crema Winery

Winery Production Windsor, California


Description

Position at Jackson Family Wines

Jackson Family Wines is much more than a family-owned wine company. We're risk-taking innovators with a strong belief that quality is paramount. We're always on the lookout for top talent -- individuals who possess a strong work ethic, commitment to quality and share our beliefs in healthy lands and a healthy community. In 2024, we were selected as one of the North Bay Business Journal's Best Places to Work for the tenth year running.

Position Description

Under the general direction of the Cellarmaster, the General Winery Worker performs a variety of tasks in the cellar such as operating crush and press equipment, stacking barrels, operating a forklift, filling barrels and topping wine.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  •                   Cleaning, sanitizing and sterilizing all winery equipment and facilities.
  •                   Racking and pumping of juice and wine; moving hoses and equipment.
  •                   Forklift operation, moving barrels and case goods.
  •                   Following and observing all safe cellar practices.
  •                   Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Background and Experience

The ability to communicate effectively with good skills in reading, writing and basic math are required.  Must be able to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules and procedures, and be able to read cellar work orders, count barrels, record times and dates.  Individuals selected for this position must be reliable, punctual and have a good work ethic.  Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime and varying shifts. Minimum of 5 years of forklift barrel experience

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, and be able to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Other Requirements
The candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

WAGE TRANSPARENCY
The base pay for this role ranges from $18.84 - $22.00 per hour. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.   
 
BENEFITS:
  • Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance
  • 401k with employer match
  • Accrual for vacation, Health & Wellness and 12 paid holidays
  • Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per year
  • Learning & Development opportunities
  • Modern Health virtual mental health & coaching visits
  • Wine discounts  
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. 
 

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  Critical features of this job are described in the headings above.  They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.  (Reasonable accommodation is defined as any modification or adjustment to a job or work environment that permits a qualified applicant or employee with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.)