Production Worker

Messina Hof; Fredericksburg (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Messina Hof, a leading winery in Texas, seeks a Production Worker responsible for cellar operations, including cleaning equipment and assisting with the winemaking process. The role requires physical capability and flexibility in scheduling, offering a dynamic work environment in a rapidly growing industry.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive familiarity with standard cellar equipment and operations.
• Flexible scheduling required, may include weekends and overtime.
• Must be able to perform manual labor tasks, including lifting and climbing.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize winemaking equipment and cellar.
• Assist with crushing, pressing, and bottling processes.
• Perform regular tasks during fermentation and assist with vineyard work.

Skills

Familiarity with standard cellar equipment

Flexibility in scheduling

Ability to operate a tractor and forklift

Physical capability for manual tasks

Education

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bryan - Bryan, TX

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Job Status: Full-time

Pay Rate: $13-$14/HR

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Work Schedule: Varies

Reports To: Cellar Master & Winemaker

Amount of Travel Required: Varies

Messina Hof Company Overview:

Established in 1977, Messina Hof was developed from a family owned and operated vineyard and winery in Bryan, Texas. Messina Hof is dedicated to high quality world-class Texas wine production and genuine hospitality in its winery and resort facilities located in Bryan, Fredericksburg, and Grapevine, Texas. Messina Hof has doubled in size since 2012, and its annual wine production has grown to more than 200,000 gallons. Messina Hof’s continued dedication to innovation, excellence, and family traditions is exemplified in its premium wines of distinction and landmark wine country destinations. It has also been continuously named the most awarded winery in Texas. Messina Hof is made up of a team of honest and passionate people of character that desire to be part of a rapidly growing company in an exciting and thriving industry.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Production Worker, the employee reports directly to the Cellar Master & Winemaker. Duties will include all aspects of the cellar.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Clean and sanitize the winemaking equipment and cellar
• Assist with the crushing and pressing process
• Perform regular daily pump overs during fermentation
• Assist with bottling and packaging
• Barrel filling and cellar organization
• Proper use and handling of winery chemicals and additives
• Assist with special events and Harvest duties as needed
• Vineyard work as required
• Perform other duties as required including assisting other departments as needed

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Comprehensive familiarity of standard cellar equipment and operations.
• Flexible scheduling required, may include weekends and overtime.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to operate a tractor and forklift.
• Ability to carry out detailed or oral instructions.
• Perform frequent manual labor tasks, including lifting, bending, climbing, and other physical activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described her are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds as well as bend and climb. The employee is frequently required to stand for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work may be performed either inside or outside.

Messina Hof Wine Cellars, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.