Wine Tech 3 (Wine Jobs: Management & Administration)

Full Time

  Treasury Wine Estates

  Napa, California

Established in 1893, Stags’ Leap Winery is one of California’s earliest wine estates. The 240-acre property, located nine miles north of the city of Napa, is planted to 90 acres of vineyards. A unique terroir and ideal microclimate support a classical standard of viticulture, land use, and winemaking that is as relevant today as it was over a century ago. Today, it continues its proud winemaking heritage in the prestigious appellation that bears the winery name.

This position requires you to perform all cellar duties pertinent to the production of luxury wines.  We are looking for a candidate with over 5 years-experience and proven ability to perform cellar tasks at a high level.  Must demonstrate strong capabilities in leadership, training employees, mobile bottling line, cross flow, bottling prep, racking, blending, barrel work and harvest operations (leading a team, receiving fruit, pressing and weightmaster).  Also: 

  • Operate cellar equipment such as crossflow filters, sterile filters and others, presses, de-stemmers, crushers, hoppers, punch down and pump over equipment.
  • Knowledge of wine additives and their proper use and handling.  Knowledge of chemical MSDS warnings and proper safety methods of handling chemicals.
  • Perform tank additions according to SOP’s including addition calculations.
  • Perform all inventories, including bulk wine tanks, chemicals and barrels.
  • Perform tank measurements.
  • Knowledge of all compressed gas cylinders, their use, care and storage.
  • Train Tech I’s, Tech II’s and temporary employees and lead a team.
  • Miscellaneous duties including maintenance and other special projects as assigned.
  • Have a good comprehension of the entire winemaking process.
  • Complete Continuous Improvement projects.
  • Demonstrate desire to continuously learn and improve leadership skills.
  • Identify and respond quickly to near-misses, potential injuries and accidents and continually set the example of workplace safety practices.
  • Provide support and assistance to the Cellar Manager.

 

About You:

  • High school diploma or equivalency required.
  • 5 years or more previous cellar experience a must.  (Solid winery references required.)
  • Forklift experience required.
  • Proficiency in mathematics required.  Ability to perform calculations with accuracy including percentages and ratios.
  • Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
  • Ability to work overtime and evenings as required, especially at harvest. 
  • Good communication skills, positive attitude, and ability to excel as a member of a small winery team are essential.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis.
  • Requires walking on concrete surfaces for extended periods of time, repetitive squatting, strenuous pulling/pushing of hoses, equipment and pumps.
  • Ability to contribute to a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a courteous and professional manner.

In addition to being an exciting place to work, we have very generous benefits:

•  401k with match
•  Stock Options
•  Generous Paid Time Off
•  Comprehensive Benefits Package
•  Wellness/Gym membership reimbursements
•  Free product allotment, in addition to discounts all year long for you, your friends and family
•  Discounts on other services such as rental cars, car purchase, cell phone bills, hotels, electronics and more
•  Lucrative employee referral bonus opportunities

How To Apply

http://careers.tweglobal.com/caw/en/job/749110/wine-tech-3

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