Cellar Crew 1 Racker and Blender - Fresno

The Wine Group • Fresno, CA

1d • $17 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Cellar Supervisor and/or Foreman, Cellar Crew 1 is responsible for general winery work that includes hooking grape trucks, sanitizing tanks, hoses, pipelines, general cleaning, and any other winery related tasks. Ideal candidates have experience doing general or manual labor involving consistent heavy lifting, and are motivated, and work well in teams. Ideal candidates will have prior Racker and Blender or related cellar experience, or 2+ years of experience involving consistent heavy lifting. Forklift experience is a plus. Must be flexible to work all 3 shifts (day, swing, graveyard).

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older at time of hire.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior relevant cellar experience, and/or 2+ years of experience involving consistent heavy lifting.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English, and complete all required paperwork correctly.
• Must have ability to learn and understand all of 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.
• Must embrace and demonstrate The Wine Group Core Values of Be A Steward, See Possibility, Find A Way, and Stay Grounded keep them in mind when making all decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Forklift experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping and cleaning tasks, including paint equipment (e.g., sweeping, scooping up debris, pulling weeds, using a shovel, using water hoses for wash-down of grounds or buildings, using painting equipment, power washer, etc.).
• Learn how to operate the Export Skid and Millipore filters.
• Operate equipment safely, as directed by team leader or Foreman.
• Scrub pumps, fittings and miscellaneous equipment parts as needed.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Enter and work in confined spaces.

Benefits

• Hourly Pay Range Posted: $17.21 - $25.77/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: High school or GED