Job Description:
Heart and Hands Wine Company is seeking a Cellar & Vineyard Assistant for a ~40 hours/week position. We are a small boutique winery in the Finger Lakes with a focus on Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Chardonnay. Because we are a small operation, this is a very hands-on position with the opportunity to participate in a variety of tasks.
Cellar Responsibilities include:
- Equipment Cleaning
- Bottling and Packaging (Racking, filtering, equipment sanitation, bottling / labeling)
- Topping up Barrels
- Basic Lab analysis and monitoring of wines and grape samples
- Wine/must movement
- General Winery clean up
Vineyard Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Tying Vines
- Re-Planting Vines
- Suckering
- Shoot Thinning
- Shoot Positioning
- Leaf Pulling
- Weed management
- Trellis wire management
- Installation and maintenance of netting
- Collecting field samples from individual blocks
- Collecting the hand-picked fruit
- Monitoring for pest issues including insect, animal, and fungus/bacteria
During Harvest Season, additional responsibilities include:
- Equipment Cleaning and Sanitation
- Wine/must movements
- Additions to wines/musts
- Punch Downs & Pumpovers
- Barrel Prep / Filling
- Fermentation monitoring / Juice analysis (Brix, pH, TA, VA),
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Candidates should demonstrate a passion for premium wine production, good communication skills, attention to detail and a strong work ethic
- Candidates must be able to physically perform all cellar duties related to harvest, vineyard management and cellar work
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work extended hours in a physically demanding environment
- Must be able to perform work duties in and outdoors
- Must be able to work in various temperature conditions, with moderate noise levels
- Valid Driver’s License required
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
- Ability to accurately calculate figures
- Creative, flexible, and innovative team player
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- A minimum of a 2-year degree in Enology or Viticulture or 2 years of wine production or vineyard experience
- Minimum of 2 years of tractor (35hp+) driving experience. Row crops preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.50 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Schedule:
Work Location: In person