Cellar Crew 3-Cellar Still Wine
The company name is "The Wine Group"., Soledad, CA, United States
Job Description
Job Summary
The Cellar Crew 3 Operator is responsible for all day-to-day wine production and is proficient in all cellar duties and equipment, with minimal supervision. The position follows standard work methods and practices that create safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.
Essential Functions
Perform Cellar I and Cellar II tasks: clean & sanitize equipment, apply good housekeeping practices, perform wine movements, top barrels, make additions to wine, operate complex equipment, and measure and calculate workplace data.
Perform complex cellar and barrel tasks, including wine movement, blend assembly, wine/juice additions per winemaker instructions, etc.
Responsible for racking and blending wine accurately according to the winemaker’s instructions.
Responsible for barrel washing, gassing, stacking with a forklift, and barrel topping and SO₂ addition.
Operate crush equipment and presses (with moderate supervision).
Operate and care for other complex cellar equipment.
Perform pump overs and punch downs, and appropriately direct less-skilled crew members in assisting with those tasks.
Harvest additions, including yeasting and nutrients.
Handle shipping and receiving of tanker trucks.
Proficient forklift operations.
Operate barrel scanners.
Ensure compliance with safety rules and procedures.
Participate in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) programs.
Train employees in proper work procedures, sustainability, and safety.
Responsible for sanitation in all areas of cellar and barrel operations.
Provide clear, honest and accurate feedback to winemaking, cellar, and barrel staff regarding safety, good manufacturing practices, operational and winemaking best practices.
Lead and mentor teams, train and mentor temporary employees, and assist in creating SOPs and training documents.
Lead harvest readiness and post-harvest teams.
Monitor inventory supply levels in the cellar.
Participate in weekly tailgate sessions.
Support safety programs and policies.
Maintain a safe, clean, and healthful work environment at all times.
Note: 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
Must be 18 years or older at time of hire.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
5+ years of general winery experience in a production or manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience in all aspects of crush work, including previous barrel experience.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand instructions in English.
Ability to read, understand, and complete paperwork efficiently and accurately.
Operational knowledge of equipment such as, but not limited to: Crossflow filters, centrifuges, bladder presses, wine pumps, and automatic pumpovers.
Ability to multitask, work independently, and with a team in a fast-paced environment with emphasis on quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
Must be flexible with shift schedule.
Operational basic hand tools.
Must have an excellent safety, work performance, and attendance record.
Prioritize while able to adapt to changing priorities.
Demonstrated reliability and punctuality; work effectively in a team/crew environment, adherence to all safety regulations, operating procedures, and company policies.
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, and rain.
Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, and twisting in a production environment.
Must be able to repeatedly lift and carry weights up to 60 pounds at varying frequencies with equipment.
Compensation
Hourly Pay Range Posted: $21.25–$31.83/hr.
Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities; education; and other position-related factors.
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Essential Functions
Perform Cellar I and Cellar II tasks: clean & sanitize equipment, apply good housekeeping practices, perform wine movements, top barrels, make additions to wine, operate complex equipment, and measure and calculate workplace data.
Perform complex cellar and barrel tasks, including wine movement, blend assembly, wine/juice additions per winemaker instructions, etc.
Responsible for racking and blending wine accurately according to the winemaker’s instructions.
Responsible for barrel washing, gassing, stacking with a forklift, and barrel topping and SO₂ addition.
Operate crush equipment and presses (with moderate supervision).
Operate and care for other complex cellar equipment.
Perform pump overs and punch downs, and appropriately direct less-skilled crew members in assisting with those tasks.
Harvest additions, including yeasting and nutrients.
Handle shipping and receiving of tanker trucks.
Proficient forklift operations.
Operate barrel scanners.
Ensure compliance with safety rules and procedures.
Participate in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) programs.
Train employees in proper work procedures, sustainability, and safety.
Responsible for sanitation in all areas of cellar and barrel operations.
Provide clear, honest and accurate feedback to winemaking, cellar, and barrel staff regarding safety, good manufacturing practices, operational and winemaking best practices.
Lead and mentor teams, train and mentor temporary employees, and assist in creating SOPs and training documents.
Lead harvest readiness and post-harvest teams.
Monitor inventory supply levels in the cellar.
Participate in weekly tailgate sessions.
Support safety programs and policies.
Maintain a safe, clean, and healthful work environment at all times.
Note: 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
Must be 18 years or older at time of hire.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
5+ years of general winery experience in a production or manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience in all aspects of crush work, including previous barrel experience.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand instructions in English.
Ability to read, understand, and complete paperwork efficiently and accurately.
Operational knowledge of equipment such as, but not limited to: Crossflow filters, centrifuges, bladder presses, wine pumps, and automatic pumpovers.
Ability to multitask, work independently, and with a team in a fast-paced environment with emphasis on quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
Must be flexible with shift schedule.
Operational basic hand tools.
Must have an excellent safety, work performance, and attendance record.
Prioritize while able to adapt to changing priorities.
Demonstrated reliability and punctuality; work effectively in a team/crew environment, adherence to all safety regulations, operating procedures, and company policies.
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, and rain.
Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, and twisting in a production environment.
Must be able to repeatedly lift and carry weights up to 60 pounds at varying frequencies with equipment.
Compensation
Hourly Pay Range Posted: $21.25–$31.83/hr.
Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities; education; and other position-related factors.
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