Seasonal Test Stand Lead - Ripon

The Wine Group•Ripon, CA

8d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

The Wine Group is hiring for a temporary lead position for the grape harvest season. Under limited supervision, the Seasonal Test Stand Lead trains all test stand employees and ensures test stand procedures and processes are followed at all times. The Test Stand Lead interacts with cellar, winemaking, grower scheduling, grower relations, and scale house personnel, provides test stand safety training to personnel (as required), does daily scheduling, and solving all test stand related problems. The Test Stand Lead also performs general test stand sampling work, including sampling grape trucks; cleaning and sanitizing test stand, operating mechanically assisted sampling probe or back-up manual probe, and general cleaning. Ideal candidates will have experience in a lead or supervisory role involving directing or leading others and responsibility for decision making. Prior test stand or winery/production experience is a plus! Must be able to work temporarily from July through November on graveyard shift (hours between 11pm – 9am) and be comfortable working in an outdoor environment dealing with weather elements and heavy lifting.

Requirements

Must be 18 or older at the time of hire.
Experience in a lead or supervisory role involving directing or leading others and responsibility for decision making.
No experience in a production or manufacturing environment required.
Must have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand instructions in English.
Ability to multitask, work independently and with a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
Ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directives.
Must be flexible with shift schedule and have ability to work any shift as required.
Must have an excellent safety, work performance and attendance record.
Prioritize while able to adapt to changing priorities.
Demonstrated reliability and punctuality, work effectively in team/crew environment, adherence to all safety regulations and operating procedures.

Nice To Haves

Test stand experience is a plus!
Prior test stand or winery/production experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

Train test stand staff in routine work responsibilities and process parts of the job.
Creates weekly and daily schedules for test stand employees.
Take feedback/directions from cellar, grower scheduling and winemakers and apply them to test stand operations.
Enforce winery grape standards and accepting or rejecting delivered grapes accordingly.
Communicate and provide directions with/to drivers, other test stand workers and winery team members.
Perform general test stand sampling work, including sampling grape trucks, cleaning and sanitizing test stand, test stand equipment, sample buckets, bins, beakers, sinks, tabletops, and related areas, operating mechanically assisted sampling probe or back-up manual probe.
Assist other personnel with general cleaning and test stand sampling related tasks.
Work with company provided computers and applications.
Perform repetitious lifting of weights up to 50 lbs.
Perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, and twisting, such as sweeping, scooping up debris, pulling weeds, using a shovel, using water hoses for wash-down of grounds or buildings, using spraying equipment, power washer, all general housekeeping and cleaning tasks, including washing equipment.
Maintain cooperative relations with co-workers and management.
Must have attention to safety and attendance.
Remain alert to all machinery and equipment operating and perform job tasks in a safe and efficient manner to prevent injury to the employee and himself/herself and others in the employee’s work area.
Operation of basic hand tools.
Will perform other essential job functions as required.