Cellar Technician I

Wine Industry Expo; Santa Rosa, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Volunteer time

Learning & development

Mental health support

Wine discounts

Job summary

Jackson Family Wines is seeking a cellar position to support indoor and outdoor tasks in the cellar, including operating crush and press equipment, barrel work, forklift operation, and transfers. Under the Cellar Manager, Winemaker, and Cellar Foreperson, you will help ensure safe, efficient operations during harvest.

Experience in a winery is preferred; English communication, basic arithmetic, and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a winery environment is preferred.
• Forklift experience is preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Follow and observe safe cellar practices.
• Perform equipment set-up duties.
• Clean, sanitize and sterilize 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.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading & writing

Basic arithmetic

English communication

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Description

Position at Jackson Family Wines

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 Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Generous time off including vacation, holidays, and paid health time
• Paid volunteer time
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Modern Health virtual mental health & coaching visits
• 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.