What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Skilled Winery Worker (Seasonal Cellar Tech II) - Carneros Hills Winery position at Jackson Family Wines?
Carneros Hills is 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 batch lots of Bordeaux varieties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:
- 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, macro bins and empty
- Lead empty barrel care project.
- Fill work orders and operate scanner.
- Other duties as assigned by the Foreperson or Cellar Master.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be reliable, possess a good work ethic and have the desire to develop skills to advance in the company;
- 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;
- Minimum of 3-5 years previous winery experience. A complete knowledge and skill level to operate all winery equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- This position requires continuous walking, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling throughout the shift for cleaning, sanitizing and sterilizing all winery equipment and facilities.
- 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.
- Occasionally includes enclosed spaces, heights, and wearing a respirator to make chemical additions to juice and wine.
PAY RANGE
$21.50 - $24.00 - $26.50 per hour
Jackson Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on merit and business needs.
This job requisition and salary range are effective as of January 1st, 2023. All company job requisitions prior to January 1st, 2023 are null and void.
Candidate must successfully complete an application.
Salary : $22 - $24
