Skilled Winery Worker
Description
Under the supervision of the Cellar Master and Fore Person, a Skilled Cellar Worker in this position will perform and lead teams in all cellar duties.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Follow, observe and lead in all safe cellar practices.
- Sanitation in all areas, including facility and equipment.
- Responsible for set-up of equipment and for maintaining an organized cellar.
- Wine transfer, racking and blending.
- Complete understanding of barrel operations, racking, filling and topping.
- Filter operation, lees, pad, membrane, and crossflow filtration.
- Chemical additions to wine and juice while wearing a respirator.
- Operate all Harvest equipment, presses, hoppers, conveyor systems, must pumps and hoists.
- Forklift operation, barrels and case goods.
- Lead and supervise a team, especially during harvest.
- Lead bottling project.
- Lead empty barrel care project.
- Fill work orders and operate scanner.
- Other duties as assigned by the Foreperson or Cellar Master.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis, 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, as needed. Skilled cellar workers must be able to work any shift and overtime as needed, particularly during the harvest season. The work load is especially heavy during harvest season, typically August through December of every year.
Qualifications:
Individuals selected for these positions must be reliable, posses a good work ethic and have the desire to develop skills to advance in the company. In addition, individuals in this position must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate in English. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Individuals in this position must possess a good understanding of winemaking principals, leadership and basic computer skills.
A minimum of 3-5 years previous winery experience. A complete knowledge and skill level to operate all winery equipment. 2 years experience in supervising or leading a crew to accomplish multiple tasks.
Wage Transparency:
The pay for this role ranges from $21.08 - $25.55 -$ 30.02 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 and 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.