Cellar Assistant (Caviste)
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Domaine Drouhin Oregon
Dundee,
Oregon
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct all required cellar procedures under the direction of the Assistant winemaker and Cellar Master.
- Maintain accurate records of work performed.
- Maintain highest standards of cellar cleanliness and sanitation
- Assist in oversight and management of cellar interns and temporary staff.
- During harvest, assist in all winery responsibilities including: receiving fruit, additions to fermentation vessels, collecting samples, draining, red and white pressing, barreling down, transporting barrels and grapes.
- Assist with bottling operations including labeling, packaging, and quality control.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Follow safe operating procedures, support safety programs and policies
- Follow directions from Cellar master under minimal supervision
- High level of accuracy and effective time management skills.
- Basic knowledge of winemaking processes
- Ability to work with pumps, gases, and other winery/cellar equipment
- Forklift experience preferred but not necessary
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
- Candidates must be able to lift 60 lbs. and work for extended hours, including weekends (harvest, bottling, blending, etc…).
- Key among the requirements will be an exceptional positive attitude, work ethic and
great attention to detail.
- Punctual, meticulous and reliable
- Groomed clean appearance
- Be able to work with a team, as well as individually
- Valid driver’s license required
- Able to stand for long periods of time
- Work indoors and outdoors in all types of Oregon weather such as rain, sleet, heat, and wind
- Can do attitude
- Previous cellar experience preferred.
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs frequently
Compensation:
- Full time hourly position that includes full benefits (After 30 days), IRA retirement program (after 1 year). Salary is competitive and will be based on level of experience.
How To Apply
If interested please send a cover letter and resume to
[email protected]. For more information on Domaine Drouhin please visit www.domainedrouhin.com.