CELLAR WORKER (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Résonance

  Carlton, Oregon

Job Description:

Résonance is Maison Louis Jadot’s first wine project outside of Burgundy, France, since our founding in 1859. With the same meaning in English and French, Résonance evokes many great things to come… From encouraging biodiversity on the vineyard floor to controlling crop yields for optimal ripening, we believe devoting ourselves to our certified Organic vineyards through sustainable, hands-on viticulture is the first step in great winemaking. It is our commitment to Willamette Valley, combined with a sensibility and natural inquisitiveness developed over 170 years of winemaking in Burgundy, that defines our wines. They are a natural expression of their Willamette Valley soils and our multigenerational Burgundian heritage.

POSITION SUMMARY

A hard-working, energetic and enthusiastic Cellar Worker who will have an opportunity to be involved in all standard cellar activities, including receiving & crushing grapes, racking, sorting fruit, blending, press operations, filtering, pump overs, cleaning & sanitizing, punch downs, bottling and cellar/barrel activities as needed.

This is a regular, non-exempt position with a standard schedule of eight hours a day, Monday through Friday. Overtime and flexibility of schedule are required, particularly during harvest.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•  Performs cellar work as needed throughout the year including running all equipment (pumps, filter, tanks…), following wine aging (collecting samples, lab work with sample analysis) and general winery cleaning and organizing.

•  Performs all work functions required in the barrel cellars (storing, filling, topping, racking, washing and barrel quality control checks).

•  During harvest, responsible for receiving grapes, managing crush pad operations, transferring wine/juice, pressing and sanitation, and supervising and assisting in intern training.

•  Follows work orders in the performance of daily work activities to ensure prioritized completion of work orders and winemaking activities.

•  Assist during bottling operation and supervise/direct temp workers.

•  Assists in the development of standardized procedures for barrel operations, winery sanitation and green practices to meet winemaking and operational goals.

•  Ensures that equipment, including forklifts, are properly used and are in good working order.

•  Fully supports the Winery’s policies and procedures. Properly uses safety equipment and operates Winery machinery in a safe and responsible manner.

•  Special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience/Skills

•  Minimum of 3 years winery production experience.

•  A degree in Viticulture and Enology will be a plus.

•  Certified forklift operator.

•  Must be able to follow directions and communicate effectively with management and co-workers.

•  Ability to learn quickly, work well as part of a team and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

•  Must be flexible to perform various tasks and change priorities as needed.

•  Must display strong attention to detail and maintain high quality and productivity in all assigned tasks.

•  Must be punctual, maintain good attendance and work flexible schedules and overtime as needed.

Work Environment

Most job responsibilities will be performed in the Production Department, including the Bottling, Cellar and Barrel areas. Working conditions in certain areas of the winery are cold, wet, slippery and noisy. There is heavy equipment and moving parts present in these locations.

Physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•  Stand/walk for long periods, bend, twist…

•  Climb stairs and ladders, climb up and down from equipment

•  Repetitively lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly

•  Manipulate tools/machinery/equipment

•  May require handling hazardous materials

BENEFITS

•  Compensation will be determined by candidate experience and skills, with paid overtime

•  Health Benefits, Medical, Dental

•  Employer 401(k) matching program

•  Accrual for PTO, paid Holidays

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