Cellar Crew 1 Racker and Blender - Woodbridge

The Wine Group • Acampo, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cellar Crew Trainee works on multiple tasks, including blending wine types together in tanks, hook up lines and transfer product, gauge levels, wash tanks and lines, use transfer pumps, rack wine tanks to separate fluid and lees in tanks, and setting up lines for the chiller. Ideal candidates will have prior racking and blending or Cellar related experience, or experience involving consistent heavy lifting. Forklift experience is a plus. Overtime and weekend work may be required especially during the Harvest season.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older at time of hire.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English, and complete all required paperwork correctly.
• Must have ability to learn and understand all the corporate and department Safety Programs.
• Must be able to pass all applicable testing.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must pass and maintain valid forklift certification.

Nice To Haves

• Prior relevant Cellar expérience preferred.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Experience involving consistent heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Blending wine types together in tanks, hook up lines and transfer product, gauge levels, wash tanks and lines, use transfer pumps, rack wine tanks to separate fluid and lees in tanks, and setting up lines for the chiller.
• Comprehend and carry out written and verbal work orders and instructions.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Interact and communicate effectively with other co-workers and management.
• Perform wine additions to tanks.
• Move, change, and connect pumps and hoses to pipelines including ability to understand and become familiar with the winery pipeline arrangement.
• Must be able to operate forklift to complete various functions at winery.
• Comply with all general work safety rules.
• Understand and follow operation SOP’s
• Perform proper sanitation techniques.
• Learn and understand the use of all cellar chemicals and appropriate PPE required for each.
• Read gauges, tapes, and meters accurately.
• Use basic math skills to accurately check and report volumes.
• Work effectively at heights of 40’ and higher.
• Enter and work in confined spaces.

Benefits

• Hourly Pay Rate Posted: $17.21/hr - $25.76/hr. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience; skills, knowledge, and abilities; education; and other position-related factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed