Cellar Technician I

Jackson Family Wines • Santa Rosa, CA

2d • $20 - $25

About The Position

This position is responsible for a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks in the cellar such as operating crush and press equipment, stacking barrels, operating a forklift, filling barrels and topping wine. This position is 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.
• This position requires good reading, writing and basic arithmetic skills.
• Must be able to work safely around equipment electrical outlets and procedures.
• The individual selected for this position 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 is preferred but not required.
• Forklift experience is preferred but not required.

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 insurance – medical, dental, vision, disability & life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Vacation accrual; 12 paid holidays; 72 hours for Health & Wellness
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Wine discounts!

What This Job Offers

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