Cellar & Production Assistant
About The Position
Testarossa Winery is seeking a Cellar & Production Assistant to support day-to-day winery operations across cellar work, bottling, warehouse activities, shipping, and general winery maintenance. This hands-on role provides variety and the opportunity to learn different aspects of winery production while helping maintain safe, efficient operations and the high-quality standards of the winery. Flexibility, attention to detail, a positive attitude, and teamwork are essential. No prior winery experience is required, though related experience is a plus. The position requires forklift certification upon hire and may involve overtime, evenings, nights, weekends, and occasional travel to vineyard sites or off-site training.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Dependable, motivated, and willing to learn.
- Ability to follow instructions, ask questions when needed, and take initiative on assigned tasks.
- Strong teamwork skills and a positive, flexible attitude.
- Ability to manage time effectively and adapt to changing priorities.
- Interest in learning about winery operations and wine production.
- Forklift certification upon hire.
- Ability to work overtime, evenings, nights, and weekends as operational needs require, particularly during harvest and other peak production periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently.
- Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks, including bending, climbing ladders and stairs, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and standing or walking for extended periods.
- Ability to work in varied environments, including outdoors in changing weather conditions and in cold rooms, barrel rooms, warehouses, and bottling areas for extended periods.
- Ability to work safely around production equipment, chemicals, electrical hazards, and high-pressure vessels while following safety procedures and using required personal protective equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Winery, cellar, warehouse, or production experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with cellar activities, including barrel washing and work, cleaning cellar equipment, maintaining an orderly cellar, and supporting harvest operations.
- Assist with bottling line setup, operation, cleanup, and other bottling activities.
- Help maintain an organized warehouse and move wine, supplies, and materials as needed.
- Assist with shipping operations, including Wine Club orders, holiday shipments, and other customer orders.
- Help track, organize, and replenish production supplies.
- Perform routine winery cleaning and sanitation tasks.
- Assist with grape reception, harvest, and other winery production activities.
- Assist in oversight of part-time and seasonal workers when requested.
- Follow established work instructions, safety procedures, and sanitation practices.
- Operate forklifts and lifting devices as needed.
- Properly care for tools, equipment, and work areas.
- Communicate with the Assistant Winemaker and team members regarding assignments, progress, and operational needs.
- Learn new tasks and support other departments as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays and accrual of up to 3 weeks of vacation annually.
- Up to 8+ sick days per year.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with 80% covered by Testarossa.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care.
- 50% discount on wines and additional winery perks.
- Long Term Disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee Referral Program.
- Work in a historic environment alongside colleagues.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
