Cellar Crew 1 Racker and Blender (Swing) - Woodbridge

Benziger; California; Presencial; USD 23 000 - 36 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Wine Group in California is seeking a Cellar Crew Trainee to support blending wine types, connect lines, transfer product, gauge levels, wash tanks, and set up lines for the chiller. Swing shift available with potential overtime during harvest.

Ideal candidates have cellar experience or related heavy lifting work; forklift experience is a plus. Overtime and weekend work may be required during harvest season (August through early November). Shift: Mon-Fri 2:00 PM–10:30 PM.

Qualificações

• Must be 21 years or older at time of hire.
• Prior cellar or related experience preferred.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Must read, write and speak English, and complete all required paperwork correctly.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must pass and maintain forklift certification.

Responsabilidades

• Blend wine types together in tanks and transfer product.
• Gauge levels, wash tanks and lines, and set up lines for the chiller.
• Rack wine tanks to separate fluid and lees; perform wine additions.
• Move pumps and hoses; operate forklifts as required.
• Work safely and follow SOPs; communicate with staff and management.

Conhecimentos

English proficiency

Communication

Teamwork

Ferramentas

Forklift

Pumps

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.