Cellar Technician I

Jackson Family Wines; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with employer match

Vacation accrual

Wine discounts

Job summary

A renowned winery in Santa Rosa is seeking a Cellar Worker to handle various tasks including operating equipment, transferring wine, and managing barrels. Ideal candidates will have experience in a winery environment and forklift operation skills, although these are not mandatory. This role requires good communication skills in English and reliability. Benefits include health insurance, 401k with employer match, and wine discounts. Compensation ranges from $20.00 to $25.00 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a winery environment preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Reliability and good work ethic required.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safe cellar practices.
• Perform equipment set-up duties.
• Clean and sanitize winery equipment and facilities.
• Conduct wine and juice transfers.
• Operate forklift and move barrels.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication in English

Reading and writing skills

Basic arithmetic skills

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks in the cellar such as operating crush and press equipment, stacking barrels, operating a forklift, filling barrels and topping wine. This position is under the general direction of the Cellar Manager, Winemaker, and Cellar Foreperson.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

• Following and observing all safe cellar practices.
• Perform equipment set-up duties.
• Cleaning, sanitizing and sterilizing all winery equipment and facilities.
• Wine and juice transfers, racking, blending, moving hoses and equipment.
• Chemical and nutrient additions to juice and wine.
• Understanding of barrel operations: filling, racking and topping.
• Forklift operation, moving barrels and case goods.
• Other duties as assigned by the Cellarmaster.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a winery environment is preferred but not required.
• Forklift experience is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to follow and communicate verbal and written safety and work instructions in English.
• This position requires good reading, writing and basic arithmetic skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work safely around equipment electrical outlets and procedures.
• The individual selected for this position must be reliable and possess a good work ethic.
• Must be flexible and able to work any shift and overtime as needed, especially during harvest.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical exam and illegal drug screening.

WAGE TRANSPARENCY

The base pay for this role ranges from $20.00 - $25.00 per hour. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.

BENEFITS

• Health insurance – medical, dental, vision, disability & life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Vacation accrual; 12 paid holidays; 72 hours for Health & Wellness
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Wine discounts!

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.