Job Description

We have an opening for a motivated Production Assistant at Red Tail Ridge (RTR) Winery. The Winery is located on the northwestern shore of Seneca Lake, in the Finger Lakes of NYS. We specialize is small lot production of still whites, pinks and red V. vinifera wines. The winery also produces a significant volume of bottle fermented sparkling wines. Current production is approximately 10,000 cases derived from 100% estate grown and vinted grapes. Red Tail Ridge is a two-time James Beard Award nominee for Outstanding Wine, Spirits or Beer Producer. RTR is also a 2025 Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Award Nominee. The winery is LEED Gold certified.

The production assistant will be an operations team member. The position will focus on hands-on wine cellar practices, participation in bottling and sparkling wine production, as well as assisting in warehouse and inventory management activities.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Cleaning/sanitation and maintenance of tanks and winery/bottling equipment
Processing and proper maintenance/storage of in-process wines
Assist with bottling and sparkling production procedures
General winery sanitation
Assist with all harvest and crush activities and cleaning procedures
Assist in activities related to storage and management of wine and tirage in warehouse storage
Assistant vineyard manager and crew with routine tasks when needed

Prior Experience, Qualifications and/or Skills:

Prior winery and/or vineyard experience is desirable
Prior experience with winery processing equipment operation and maintenance is also highly desirable
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to repetitively lift at least 50 lbs.
Good written and verbal communication skills required

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount
Paid time off

Experience:

winery or winemaking: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

English (Preferred)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Penn Yan, NY 14527 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Red Tail Ridge Winery

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