Skilled Cellar Worker (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Oak Ridge Winery (http://www.oakridgewinery.com)

  Lodi, California

 

 

 

 

 

Position Summary:

 

The Skilled Cellar Worker is a key, hands on position, part of the Winemaking team.

The person holding this position will be working under the supervision of Sub-Forman and team leader to ensure that all tasks are done on a timely manner, and with safety quality in mind.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The following is a summary of essential functions for this job and does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

·         Operate Cellar processing equipment such as Velo Filters, Padovan Filters, Lees Filters and Rotovacs.

·         Knows, or is willing to learn how to operate new equipment such as Reverse Osmosis Centrifuge and Cross-Flow Filters.

·         Able to follow company policies, safety rules and standard operating procedures (SOP’s).

·         Willing to take an active role in cellar work; sets up, runs and clean up.

·         Responsible to maintain a clean, orderly and safe all winery areas.

·         Able to properly clean and sanitize pumps, hoses, tanks and cellar fittings before and after use.

·         Help set up and ensures that everything is ready to load and unload bulk wine tankers in a timely manner.

·         Able to set up filtrations and check the integrity of the wine been filtered.

·         Able to perform amending additions and adjustments to juice and wine.

·         Able to perform simple maintenance task if needed throughout the cellar.

·         Able to work as part of a diverse and multicultural team and to maintaining strong professional relationships with co-workers.

·         Perform special assignments, projects, and other duties as required.

·         Complete other special projects for the Winemakers as directed

·         Able to enter confined spaces for prolonged periods.

·         Able to work at heights.

·         Forklift certified and able to move barrels, case goods, equipment and chemicals as needed.

·         Perform the above with minimal supervision.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

·         5 years of cellar work experience.

·         High School Diploma or GED

·         Strong Math Skills

·         Knowledge of all Safety Regulations within the Wine Industry.

·         Excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written).

·         Attention to detail and ability to follow through with projects.

·         Willing to work at a fast pace environment.

·         Ability to respond to frequently changing production pressures to meet demand.

·         Willing to work on Swing and Graveyard Shifts

·         Ability to perform regular strenuous physical work.

·         Ability to lift 50 Lbs to move objects on a safe way.

·         Ability to walk on uneven and slippery floors, stand, bend, kneeing and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.

 

 

How To Apply

Pablo Avalos
[email protected]

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