Cellar Technician 2 - Robert Hall Winery

O'Neill Beverages Co., LLC•Paso Robles, CA

3d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Cellar Technician 2 assists with all phases of the winemaking process and with the care, maintenance, and sanitation of winery equipment and facilities. The role supports high-end wine production and requires a proactive approach and a willingness to learn. The technician must function in a lead role in at least one of these areas: Crop Reception, Tank Cellar, or Barrel Cellar. This is an on-site position at the winery’s Paso Robles facility. Work typically takes place in a cool wine cellar with usually moderate noise levels that can be high at times. Work may also take place indoors or outdoors in varying weather, including heat, cold, and rain. Floors may be wet and slippery, and proper footwear is required. The role is classified as non-exempt, with a base compensation range of $21–$25 per hour. O’Neill Vintners & Distillers offers full-time employees medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) with company match; paid time off; holidays; and other benefits. Employees must pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen and follow company, federal, and state food safety regulations and policies.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience stacking and unstacking barrels.
Ability to work any shift, seven days a week.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to roll, move, and/or lift 60-gallon wine barrels; stand for extended periods; stoop, lift, lean, squat, and climb stairs and ladders.
Ability to perform repetitive motion activities, coordinate multiple tasks, and maintain focus and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to operate a forklift.
Must pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen and adhere to company, federal, and state food safety regulations and policies.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver’s license, preferred for transporting materials to the warehouse.

Responsibilities

Read and understand work orders and gauge tanks accurately.
Serve in a lead role in one or more of the Crop Reception, Tank Cellar, or Barrel Cellar areas.
At Crop Reception, operate hoists, crusher destemmers, must pumps, presses, and forklifts; unload trucks; transfer must to fermenters; make crush additions; and clean the reception area safely and effectively.
In the Tank Cellar, perform juice and wine movements, additions and inoculations, lees filtration, tank-top inspections, water additions to fresh-crush pomace, yeast rehydration and fermenter inoculation, fermentation additions, and pump-overs of red fermenters.
Clean pump-over apparatus and general winery equipment safely and effectively.
Load bulk trucks according to requirements and mix wine in tanks.
In the Barrel Cellar, operate a forklift; stage, fill, top, and clean barrels; mix wine in tanks; and maintain barrel inventory and storage areas.
Contribute to the winery’s sustainability goals and B Corp commitment.
Maintain a neat and clean appearance.