Cellar Crew 1 Racker and Blender (Swing) - Woodbridge

The Wine Group; Acampo (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wine Group is hiring a Cellar Crew Trainee in California. You will blend wine types in tanks, connect lines, transfer product, and rack wines to separate fluids and lees. Forklift experience is a plus and overtime may be required during harvest season.

Must be 21+, able to read/write/speak English, and pass pre-employment checks. Work involves climbing, lifting up to 55 lbs, and working with winery equipment and SOPs in a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older at time of hire.
• Prior cellar expérience preferred.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English; complete all required paperwork accurately.

Responsibilities

• Blend wine types in tanks, hook up lines and transfer product; gauge levels.
• Rack wine tanks to separate fluid and lees; set up lines for the chiller.
• Move and connect pumps; operate forklift as needed.
• Follow operation SOPs and maintain proper sanitation and PPE.

Skills

Good maths

English literacy

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

The Wine Group (TWG) is a leading producer of award-winning wines and alcoholic beverages across 120+ brands. With operations in California, New York and Australia, TWG is an innovator in developing and marketing brands beloved by consumers globally, including Cupcake, Franzia, Benziger, Imagery, Tribute, Chloe, Meiomi, Cooks, 7 Deadly, Cooper & Thief, and more. We produce our products using sustainable practices to create delicious beverages that people can feel good about. Visit us at www.thewinegroup.com.

Job Summary

The Cellar Crew Trainee works on multiple tasks, including blending wine types together in tanks, hook up lines and transfer product, gauge levels, wash tanks and lines, use transfer pumps, rack wine tanks to separate fluid and lees in tanks, and setting up lines for the chiller. Ideal candidates will have prior racking and blending or Cellar related experience, or experience involving consistent heavy lifting. Forklift experience is a plus. Overtime and weekend work may be required especially during the Harvest season.

Swing Shift Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Candidates must have the flexibility to work overtime before and/or after scheduled shifts, as well as weekends during the harvest season (August through early November).

Essential Functions

• Blending wine types together in tanks, hook up lines and transfer product, gauge levels, wash tanks and lines, use transfer pumps, rack wine tanks to separate fluid and lees in tanks, and setting up lines for the chiller.
• Comprehend and carry out written and verbal work orders and instructions.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Interact and communicate effectively with other co-workers and management.
• Perform wine additions to tanks.

Other Functions

• Move, change, and connect pumps and hoses to pipelines including ability to understand and become familiar with the winery pipeline arrangement.
• Must be able to operate forklift to complete various functions at winery.
• Comply with all general work safety rules.
• Understand and follow operation SOP’s
• Perform proper sanitation techniques.
• Learn and understand the use of all cellar chemicals and appropriate PPE required for each.
• Read gauges, tapes, and meters accurately.
• Use basic math skills to accurately check and report volumes.
• Work effectively at heights of 40’ and higher.
• Enter and work in confined spaces.
• This job description reflects management’s assignment of general functions; it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older at time of hire.
• Prior relevant Cellar expérience preferred.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English, and complete all required paperwork correctly.
• Must have ability to learn and understand all the corporate and department Safety Programs.
• Must be able to pass all applicable testing.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must pass and maintain valid forklift certification.
• Must embrace and demonstrate The Wine Group Core Values of Long-Term Sustainable Value Creation, while being Relentlessly Entrepreneurial, with Empowered People who are Responsible and Trustworthy and keep them in mind when making all decisions.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift and carry weights of up to 55lbs at varying frequency and duration.
• Must be able to repeatedly climb stairs/vertical tank ladders at heights of 40’ and higher.
• Work at various heights and awkward positions
• Work in loud areas with hearing protection.
• Work with hazardous chemicals and wear a face mask and appropriate PPE.
• Requires bending, lifting, climbing, pulling, and pushing.
• Requires working in various weather conditions, i.e. rain and heat.

Compensation

• Hourly Pay Rate Posted: $17.21/hr - $25.76/hr.
• Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience; skills, knowledge, and abilities; education; and other position-related factors.

At The Wine Group, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.