About the role
Description
Position at Jackson Family Wines
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are looking for individuals to join our harvest season at our winery in Soledad, California to make some great wine. This position is responsible for a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks in the cellar such as operating crush and press equipment, stacking barrels, operating a forklift, filling barrels and topping wine. This position is under the general direction of the Production Manager, and Cellar Foreperson.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:
- Following and observing all safe cellar practices
- Perform equipment set-up duties
- Cleaning, sanitizing, and sterilizing all winery equipment and facilities
- Wine and juice transfer, racking, blending, moving hoses and equipment
- Chemical and nutrient additions to juice and wine
- Understanding of barrel operations: filling, racking, and topping
- Forklift operation, moving barrels
- Filing work orders and scanning barrels
- Other duties as assigned by the Cellar Foreperson
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Previous experience in a winery environment is preferred
- Forklift experience is preferred, but not required
- Must be able to follow and communicate verbal and written safety and work instructions in English
- This position requires good reading, writing and basic arithmetic skills
- Must be able to work safely around equipment electrical outlets and procedures
- Must be flexible and able to work any shift and overtime as needed during harvest
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. and work standing up and walk on concrete surfaces for extended periods of time.
- The position requires repetitive squatting and strenuous pulling and pushing of hoses and pumps
- The individual selected for this position must be reliable and possess a good work ethic
WAGE TRANSPARENCY: The base pay for this role ranges from $18.50 - $23.50 per hour. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.
Jackson Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on merit and business needs.
About Jackson Family Wines
Jackson Family Wines, based in Sonoma County – in the heart of California’s wine country – is one of the few family-owned and operated winery groups of its kind. Founded in 1983 with a focus on artisanal wines of distinct character and quality, Jackson Family Wines’ portfolio of wineries includes Kendall-Jackson, La Crema, Freemark Abbey, Murphy-Goode, Stonestreet, Matanzas Creek and Cambria (plus many more!), as well as a collection of luxury wineries such as Cardinale, Lokoya and Verite. Today, the Jackson family carries the formidable legacy of founder Jess Jackson forward to the next generation. We continue to embed our core values of land stewardship, inspired winemaking and a respect for wine at the table into the company’s local and worldwide practices. All of JFW’s wineries reflect a unique quality story steeped in extraordinary vineyards, remarkable artisan winemaking and the dedication of hard working, talented individuals. This philosophy is often called sustainability, but for us it’s all about providing environmental, social and economic benefits that our family, employees and community can all share – now and in the future. 2015 North Bay Business Journal's Best Places to Work Winner!