Cellar Operator Ⅰ (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Hazlitt

  Naples, New York

Job Overview: Entry-level position candidate who is eager to learn about, excel in, and contribute to an environment designed to make quality, world-class wines. The right candidate will participate in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the wine cellar. This position will adhere to the standard operating procedures of our cellars while displaying safe and efficient working habits.

Full-Time (40 hours/week average)

Pay Range $18.00-$25.00 per hour*

• Hourly wage commensurate with experience

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Maintains a clean and hazard-free wine cellar through general janitorial duties in production buildings, cleaning and sanitizing tanks, tank fittings, pumps, hoses, fixed process lines, barrels, and all other grape and wine processing equipment.
• Reads and accurately interprets written work instructions then measures and records routine workplace data during and at the end of work.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate levels of supplies and materials needed for the successful operation of the cellars.
• Assists and provides recommendations to the winemaking team in regards to the daily and weekly planning of cellar work and operations and improvements to processes.
• Follows safe operating procedures, support safety programs, and policies to safeguard personal safety, product safety, environmental safety, and company property as set forth by Hazlitt.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Winemaking team.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and in teams with minimal supervision
• Must be self-starters, hardworking, motivated, reliable, and bring a positive attitude.
• Must be able to bend, squat, kneel, climb and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexible schedule during September – November grape harvest