What are the responsibilities and job description for the CELLAR WORKER - FT position at Hall Wines Llc?
SUMMARY: HALL Family Wines is seeking a detail-oriented, team player to work under the direction of the Cellar Master and Cellar Supervisor, to perform all Cellar activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following reflects managements definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
- Perform all aspects of cellar work, including but not limited to wine movements, racking, blending and bottling
- Perform all barrel activities including but not limited to; - rack, fill, top/stir, additions, load, and unload barrel trucks
- Create a safe and respectful environment
- Learn and adhere to all Safety and Food Quality standards
- Clean and sanitize work environment and equipment
- General housekeeping and cleaning of winery; bins, floors, walls, all areas as needed
- Perform all harvest related activities including but not limited to; receipt and handling of grapes, cap management, draining, pressing, barrel filling, topping
- Assure highest quality cellar operations consistent with winemaking standards
- Communicate with multiple departments to ensure efficient workflow
- Perform routine barrel maintenance
- Forklift operation (and certification)
- Learn and effectively train others on all work processes in accordance with SOPs
- Assist with inventory of cellar and bottling supplies
- Assist during bottling operations: forklifting, wine transfers, dumping station, packing cases, stacking cases on pallets, shrink wrap pallets, bottling quality control
- Data entry in winemaking software
- Contribute to improvements and processes required to gain efficiency and quality assurance in the cellar department
- Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum two years winery production experience
- Commitment to excellence and high standards
- Available to work the day or night shift
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Forklift experience and certification a plus
- Spanish language skills a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis
- Walk, kneel, bend, and stand
- Must be able to work in high places on ladders, tanks, and catwalks
- Must be able to work long hours, especially during harvest, and in extreme hot and/or cold climates
- Taste and smell in order to detect flaws or inconsistencies when performing various cellar functions
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- A percentage of time may be spent in cellar where temperatures are cool and noise level is usually moderate.
- Able to work outside in variable weather conditions
HOURS & DAYS REQUIRED:
Excellent attendance is required with flexibility to work the hours as determined by business needs, including nights and weekends.
About HALL Family Wines:
- HALL, WALT, and BACA produce critically acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignons, Pinot Noirs and Zinfandels that stand among the best in the world. We are committed to producing exceptional wines that reflect the land from which the grapes are grown. We are proud leaders in sustainability, having built the first LEED Gold winery in California, in addition to our 11 certified sustainable (CCWA) Estate vineyards.
- At HALL Family Wines, we strive to do the right thing, to follow responsible business practices and to give back to our communities. We believe in the philosophy of leaving the world better than we found it, a philosophy we have been putting into action for 50 years, both in business and through our family Foundation, established in 1977.
- Hall Wines is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, veteran, or disability status.
If values and community responsibility are key factors for you in choosing a place to work, if you enjoy working in an environment that prizes creativity, and if you hold yourself to a high standard of excellence in your job performance, this position may be a good fit for you.