Submission #1278

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Cleaning and sanitization of barrels, winemaking equipment, and facilities
• Fruit sorting and processing
• Fermentation management ranging through inoculation, racking, sampling, variety of cap management techniques, additions, and more.
• Draining and digging out tanks
• Filling and cleaning the press
• Sensory analysis and tasting from juice to finished wines and everything in between
• Understanding of cellar operations with an eagerness to learn and an unmatched work ethic for the effort to make world class wines
• Have a love for music and contribute to the daily tunes played throughout the cellar
• Good organizational skills and the ability to take on many tasks at a time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and work on your feet for 10 or more hours a day in an indoor/outdoor facility dealing with everything from extreme heat to extreme cold through the season.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships
• There will be ample training and teaching opportunities for all tasks and winemaking activities.
• Previous experience is preferred but if you have the unmatched ability to put your head down and work extreme hours with a willingness to learn we encourage you to apply
• This is not a job for the faint of heart but you will walk away with an incredible wealth of knowledge and appreciation for what it takes to make great wine!
SCHEDULE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• You are expected to be available for work every day of the week with the possibility of having to work 7 days, but we do our best to give everyone at least 1 day off per week.
• Hours vary from the standard 8 hour days to 12+ hours depending on the season and what it brings.
• Have reliable transportation and be on time ready to work
• Attention to detail is a must
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision at times
• Outstanding communication skills and the willingness to contribute to the weekly fantasy football chatter