What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cellar Worker position at Naked Wines?
Our purpose?
Glad you asked. In a nutshell, we’re all about making the world of wine a better place. We fund and source directly from independent winemakers to bring customers better quality wine for a better price. No thirsty middlemen as far as the eye can see.
It’s a different way of doing things, sure. But it works. We’re currently one of several largest online direct-to-consumer wineries in the USA, shipping over 1 million(!) packs a year to curious wine lovers. And with an ambitious road ahead, we’ve got no plans on plugging the cork on growth.
Our global team (we have offices in the UK and Australia, too) is entrepreneurial by nature, obsessive about customer experience and driven by performance. All things that make Naked a great place to grow both personally and professionally. And yes, we like wine. A lot.
Your purpose:
The Cellar Worker is responsible for assisting in the production and care of wines in a sanitary, timely, conscientious manner aimed at maximum quality production. The Cellar Worker will have a positive attitude, a knack for multitasking, and thrives in busy work environments.
To nail your job you will:
- Assist in receiving and processing fruit
- Sanitation of winery equipment
- Perform additions to juice, must & wine
- Perform pump-overs/punch downs
- Juice racking, and wine movements from tank to tank
- Barrel filling, topping, stirring, and racking
- Remove pomace from tanks & presses
- Record data and complete work orders
- Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds
- Shift work and overtime hours required
- Other tasks, duties or special projects as assigned
- High School diploma or equivalent required. One year of experience in a related field is preferred. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Must be 21 years old
- Must be eligible on your own to work in the US to qualify. An employer sponsored work visa is not currently available for this role
- This is not a hybrid or remote position, you must be able to work onsite at our Sonoma Winery
- Comprehensive knowledge of wine production and cellar operations
- Ability to read and understand instructions, memos and documents such as employee handbook, general and professional periodicals, office procedure manuals, safety rules, and technical procedures and government regulations
- Accurately measure, prepare and make additions to juice, must, & wine
- Ability to recognize and report off aromas in tanks
- Forklift Operation
- Operation of mechanical mixers
Physical Demands and Work Conditions:
- Working conditions in certain areas of the winery can be cold/hot, wet, slippery and noisy
- Flexible hours, weekends and long hours will be required during grape harvest (July to September)
- Handling hazardous materials and frequent walking, including going up and down stairs and
- ladders, dragging wine hoses and bending are required
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
The physical requirements listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the key responsibilities/essential functions
Compensation and benefits:
- Compensation: $20-$24 per hour DOE
- Annual Bonus- Based on company performance
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance – 90% employee coverage, 60% dependent coverage. Eligible from day 1.
- Holiday allowance – 34 days of paid time off, including 20 days of accrued paid time off (PTO) and 12 paid company holidays. Paid time off also includes your Birthday, plus one additional day for volunteer efforts.
- Retirement plan – 4% employer match. Eligible from day 1.
- Wine allowance – $50 a month towards your Nakedwines.com account
- Gym contribution – Up to $25 a month towards a gym membership
- Personal Pathways – Naked will pay up to $500 annually towards training on any topic you may be interested in pursuing
- Company Share Plan
If you think you fit the bill, we want to hear from you. Get the ball rolling and hit ‘Apply’ now.
Salary : $20 - $24