Cellar Technician I

Jackson Family Wines • Santa Rosa, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks in the cellar. Key duties include operating crush and press equipment, stacking barrels, operating a forklift, filling barrels, and topping wine. The role operates under the general direction of the Cellar Manager, Winemaker, and Cellar Foreperson.

Requirements

• Must be able to follow and communicate verbal and written safety and work instructions in English.
• Requires good reading, writing and basic arithmetic skills.
• Must be able to work safely around equipment electrical outlets and procedures.
• Must be reliable and possess a good work ethic.
• Must be flexible and able to work any shift and overtime as needed, especially during harvest.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical exam and illegal drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a winery environment.
• Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Following and observing all safe cellar practices.
• Perform equipment set-up duties.
• Cleaning, sanitizing and sterilizing all winery equipment and facilities.
• Wine and juice transfers, 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 and case goods.
• Other duties as assigned by the Cellarmaster.

Benefits

• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Generous time off including vacation, holidays, and paid health time
• Paid volunteer time
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Modern Health virtual mental health & coaching visits
• Wine discounts!

What This Job Offers

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