Cellar Technician

Corto Olive Co.; Stockton, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Sick Time

Gym/Wellness Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Engagement Events

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

401k Program

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Job summary

Corto Olive Co. is seeking a Cellar Technician for our Stockton Facility. This full-time, on-site role handles safe olive oil movement, storage, and processing while maintaining Extra Virgin quality standards.

Responsibilities include oil transfers, blending, filtration, CIP, cask management, and accurate production documentation. Expect extended hours during peak harvest, with up to 12-hour shifts six days a week in mid-October to December.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow SOPs, work instructions, and safety/quality requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate operational documentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and production systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position and work safely in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Executing cellar operations in accordance with SOPs, SOPs, checklists, and reaction plans.
• Performing cellar activities including Clean-in-Place (CIP), oil transfers, oil blending, filtration support, sediment disposal, and oxygen purging/sparging.
• Inspecting and verifying that all cellar equipment is clean, operational, and appropriate for the task.
• Monitoring and maintaining target oxygen levels in olive oil casks using purging/sparging techniques.
• Maintaining accurate documentation related to oil inventory, transfers, and production activities.
• Loading and unloading bulk oil deliveries in compliance with safety and quality requirements.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment within cellars and production areas.
• Collaborating with Quality, Maintenance, Production, and Technical Services teams to achieve goals.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and contributing to safety/quality/efficiency initiatives.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow SOPs

Attention to detail

Communication and teamwork

Basic computer literacy

Forklift certification

Safety awareness

Job description

Classification: Full Time, Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Pay: $22 – $25 per hour

To attract quality-oriented restaurateurs with consistently superior olive oil, keep them through legendary service, and invest in talented people who share our dedication to customer success.

The Company

Corto Olive is a nationally recognized, family-owned company known for crafting superior olive oil for professional and home chefs.

If you take pride in the quality of your work and prefer working on a team of talented individuals who share your passion for excellence, this is a full time position located on-site at our Stockton Facility.

The Cellar Technician is responsible for the safe handling, movement, storage, and processing of olive oil while maintaining Extra Virgin quality standards. Key responsibilities include oil transfers, filtration, blend preparation, cask management, receiving deliveries, and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized cellar environment. This role also requires accurate and timely completion of production and quality documentation.

This position typically works Monday through Friday. Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and alternate shifts is required during peak operational periods. During harvest season (mid-October through early December), employees should be available to work up to 12-hour shifts, at least six days per week, to support 24/7 operations.

This position will be primarily responsible for:

• Executing cellar operations in accordance with established work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), checklists, and reaction plans.
• Performing cellar activities including, but not limited to, Clean-in-Place (CIP) processes, oil transfers (bulk and internal), oil blending, filtration support, sediment disposal, and oxygen purging/sparging.
• Inspecting and verifying that all cellar equipment, including valves, hoses, pumps, and flow meters, is clean, operational, and appropriate for the task being performed.
• Monitoring and maintaining target oxygen levels in olive oil casks using approved purging and sparging techniques to preserve product quality.
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation related to oil inventory, transfers, production activities, and other cellar operations.
• Loading and unloading bulk oil deliveries in compliance with safety, quality, and operational requirements.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment within the cellars and related production areas.
• Collaborating effectively with Quality, Maintenance, Production, and Technical Services teams to achieve operational goals and production schedules.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and contributing to initiatives that enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
• Adhering to all food safety, quality, environmental, and workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to follow SOPs, work instructions, and safety and quality requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate operational documentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and production systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position and work safely in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience in cellar operations, food manufacturing, beverage production, or a related production environment.

Physical Requirements:

Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and moderate fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity: 25% or more sitting, 50% or more walking, and 50% or more standing. The job is performed under moderate temperature variations and in a manufacturing environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift up to 45 lbs. is required.

In addition to our solid track record as a stable, growing employer, we offer a variety of different benefits:

• Physical Wellness – Medical plan options, Dental and Vision benefits, Sick Time, and Gym/Wellness Class Reimbursement.
• Social Wellness – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Engagement Events throughout the year, and Federal and State Leave of Absences.
• Development Wellness- Recognition, Development Training Programs, Succession Planning, and Tuition Reimbursement.
• Emotional Wellness– Employee Assistance Program, People Operations Department with an Open Door Policy.
• Financial Wellness– Competitive Salary, Performance Based Bonus, 401k Program, Accident Insurance, and Life Insurance.

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