Harvest Cellar Worker

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

At The Wine Group we are passionate about our people, our future and our wine. We are America’s second largest wine producer by volume with over 1,200 employees globally across 12 locations in California, New York and Australia. We are proud to be responsible for many of America’s most beloved wine brands, including Cupcake, Franzia, Chloe, Concannon, Benziger, Imagery, AVA Grace, 7 Deadly and more. We are dedicated to our culture built on values like entrepreneurialism, innovation, social responsibility and stewardship. To learn about us and our career opportunities, check us out at www.thewinegroup.com and then come join the exciting journey at The Wine Group.

JOB SUMMARY 

Under the direction of the Cellar Supervisor, the Seasonal Cellar Worker is responsible for general winery work that includes receiving grape trucks, sanitizing tanks, hoses, pipelines, general cleaning and any other winery related tasks.   

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 

• Perform general housekeeping and cleaning tasks (e.g. sweeping, scooping up debris, using water hoses/pressure washers for wash-down of grounds or buildings, etc.) 
• Scrub pumps, fittings and miscellaneous equipment as needed 
• Receive and weigh grapes 
• Barrel work that includes prepping, barrel downs, topping, racking, blending 
• White fruit processing and pressing, red fruit processing and dig outs, shipping and receiving juice, pump overs, yeasting, and nutrient additions 
• Operate cleaning equipment and tools to clean cellar floors, walls, tank pads, outside and inside of tanks, and walkways 
• Manipulate tank lids to ensure proper opening and closing of tank tops for cellar operations 
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

 QUALIFICATIONS 

• 1-2 years of general winery experience in a production or manufacturing environment preferred 
• Must have the ability to read, write, speak and understand instructions in English, Spanish speaking a plus 
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness 
• Must be flexible with shift schedule 
• Operation of basic hand tools 
• Must have an excellent safety, work performance and attendance record 
• Prioritize while able to adapt to changing priorities 
• Demonstrate reliability and punctuality, work effectively in team/crew environment, adherence to all safety regulations and operating procedures. 

   PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Position will be exposed to indoor and outdoor environments with varying noise levels 
• Employee is exposed to wet or humid conditions 
• Exposed to inclement seasonal weather, summer heat, cold weather, rain 
• Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, standing, and twisting in a production environment 

At The Wine Group, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to an environment of mutual respect, diversity and inclusion. 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.