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Submission #1091
Title:
FT Cellar Tech I/Cellar Tech II
Type:
Full Time
Employer:
Niner Wine Estates
Employment Location:
Paso Robles, CA
Company Description:
Niner Wine Estates, a sustainable estate winery located in Paso Robles, is looking to fill a FT Cellar Tech I or Cellar Tech II position. The winery produces 100% estate grown Burgundy, Bordeaux and Rhone varietals from two vineyards in San Luis Obispo County – one in Paso Robles and the other in Edna Valley. This winery offers a unique opportunity to work with two hands-on winemakers with a range of techniques and varietals in a LEED-certified + SIP certified, gravity-flow winery.
Pay Range:
DOE. Competative benefits package included.
Anticipated Start Date:
flexible but ideally by mid-June
Anticipated End Date:
N/A
Job Description:
Full-time Cellar Tech I or Cellar Tech II position (depending on candidate's prior experience). Some winery experience required.
JOB DESCRIPTION – CELLAR TECH I
The Cellar Tech I position involves a comprehensive, basic understanding of winery operations and requires carrying out a wide array of tasks associated with harvest, cellar and bottling functions in an efficient and quality-oriented manner. This person is expected to work in a team environment with other cellar staff, the Enologist, Assistant Winemaker and Winemakers.
JOB DUTIES
• Sampling from barrels, tanks and fermentation vessels
• Supports the operation of winery equipment in bottling and cellar
(pumps, presses, etc)
• Receiving, sorting, crushing and/or pressing of grapes
• Performs tank and barrel cleaning, pump, hose and equipment sanitation, including confined space entry
• Ensures all additions to juice or wine are made accurately, per the work order
• Completes juice racking/wine transfers to barrel, tank, bottling line or tanker
• Performs barrel filling, topping, SO2 or other additions, stirring
• Basic lab work including Brix using a hydrometer or density meter and temperature using a thermometer
• Performs various bottling line duties
• Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable quality, environmental and safety regulations
• Be leader for less-experienced staff
• Comprehensive knowledge of all Niner SOPs
• Ability to work unsupervised for periods of time
• Operate a forklift in a safe manner
• This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
Other Information:
REQUIREMENTS
• Valid state-issued driver’s license
• 18 years or older
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to be lift truck certified
• Ability to work at heights and in confined areas
• Ability to physically capable of executing any job tasks within the cellar or bottling line, including lifting weights of up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders and stairs, bending, and standing for substantial lengths of time
• Ability to work weekends and overtime as necessary throughout the year
• Ability to wear a respirator, when necessary
• Maintain satisfactory attendance, including promptness
Contact Information:
Molly Bohlman, Winemaker
Email:
mbohlman@ninerwine.com
Phone:
Web Link:
www.ninerwine.com
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