Copy of Wine Specialist

Acker Wines•Valley Cottage, NY

2d•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Wine Specialist will work to support Acker's Valley Cottage warehouse operation. This position will work as part of a team to receive, inspect, and inventory wines to be input into a database for sale. This role will also be trained in the process of authenticating old and rare wines.

Requirements

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate the capacity to take on multiple projects.
Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision.
Basic Math and Computer Skills.
WSET or other wine education with aspirations to learn more.
Have 3 or more years of warehouse and inventory experience.
Must be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, stand, sit and reach.
Stand or walk for long periods of time.
Ability to regularly lift and move 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Temperature controlled warehouse environment.

Nice To Haves

Spirits knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

Wine Knowledge Inventory wines based on their region, vineyard, maker, and vintage.
Inspect product for defects or damages.
Will receive additional training in the process of authenticating wines.
Perform in-house inspections of wine and spirits.
Oversee and support receiving and unpacking of incoming product.
Inventory Expertise Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory.
Box, palletize, and put away inventory.
Maintains accurate daily records of goods received.
Abide by all company safety standards.
Maintain a clean and organized warehouse space.
Travel to offsite cellar location to preform similar duties as above.
Performs other related duties as requested.