Cellar Technician II

Description

Position at Jackson Family Wines

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Cellar Manager and Foreperson, the Cellar Tech II performs a variety of work assignments including filtering, racking, pumping, clarifying and blending of juice and wine. The Cellar Tech II can direct other developing crew members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:

• Cleaning, sanitizing and sterilizing all winery equipment and facilities.
• Racking and pumping of juice and wine; moving hoses and equipment.
• Making chemical additions to juice and wine; while wearing a half face and full face respirator.
• Safe operation of a forklift to move and stack barrels in the warehouse.
• Filling, topping and racking barrels.
• Obtaining lab samples.
• Fining and filtering juice and wine.
• Operating DE Filter, Crossflow filter, Barrel Lines, lees filter.
• Knowledge of bottling operations.
• Assist in equipment maintenance.
• Following and observing all safe cellar practices.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Essential Skills, Experience, and Education

• Generally requires 2 to 3 years prior, relevant cellar experience.
• Must have ability to communicate effectively with good skills in reading, writing and basic math. Must be able to add, subtract, divide and multiply.
• Must be able to follow and communicate verbal and written safety and work instructions in English.
• Must be able to work safely around equipment, electrical outlets and chemicals.
• Individuals selected for this position must be reliable and possess a good work ethic.
• Must be able to work any shift and overtime as needed, particularly during harvest season.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to wear a half-face and full-face respirator.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical exam and illegal drug screening.

WAGE TRANSPARENCY:
The base pay for this role ranges from $21.08 - $30.02 per hour. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.

BENEFITS:

• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Generous time off including vacation, holidays, and paid health time
• Paid volunteer time
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Modern Health virtual mental health & coaching visits
• Wine discounts!