Cellar Worker
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Drytown Cellars
Drytown,
California
Family owned and operated winery in the Sierra Foothills is searching for Cellar help. Winery produces bulk and case goods from estate and purchased grapes. Candidate will perform duties related to all aspects of winemaking: harvest and fermentation, filtering, production and bottling, equipment sanitation and maintenance. Compensation commensurate with skills and experience.
Requirements:
• High School diploma or higher
• Knowledge of cellar and vineyard practices and equipment preferred
• Mechanically inclined
• Able to regularly lift fifty pounds, occasional 100 pounds
• Experience with basic wine lab tests or completion of High School Chemistry
• Basic algebra skills
• Evidence of record keeping and organization
• Able to effectively communicate in written and verbal forms.
• Work extended hours as required, especially during crush
Responsibilities:
• Wine crush duties: receiving wine grapes, fork lift, pump, crusher, press operation.
• Using cellar protocol and under winemaker direction, perform wine movements, evaluate need for and perform additions
• Basic lab tests and analysis (alcohol, residual sugar, malolactic tests).
• Some vineyard duties as directed
• Cleanliness: keep lab and cellar clean, maintain sanitation standards.
• Contribute to maintenance of winemaking records: documentation of crush, wine movements, additions, etc.
• Communicate w/ winemaker, office staff, clients, growers, buyers, etc. in professional manner.
Cellar Worker wanted for Amador County family-owned and –operated winery that produces bulk and case goods from estate and purchased grapes. Candidate will perform duties related to all aspects of winemaking: harvest and fermentation, filtering, production and bottling, equipment sanitation and maintenance. High School diploma or higher required. Knowledge of cellar and vineyard practices preferred. Compensation commensurate with skills and experience.
