Bohemia Manor Farm Wine Cellar Associate
The cellar associate position will assist in all wine production activity under the supervision of the Winemaker. No relevant job experience is required.
S/he will perform routine and repetitive tasks with specific instructions and set procedures. This position requires a self-starter mentality, good written and verbal communication skills, basic math abilities, flexibility, good judgment, a positive attitude, commitment to the job and quality of work.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Including, but not limited to:
• Reports directly to Winemaker and Assistant winemaker
• Performs basic barrel work such as filling, disgorging, topping, additions, stirring and all required, complies with the respiratory requirement for application of SO2
• Performs basic tank work such as blending, racking, moving wine which includes the loading of bulk wine tankers, and tank sanitation
• Performs bottling line tasks in various workstations which includes basic cleaning of bottling line equipment and working stations
• Performs barrel and tank work during harvest period which also requires direct guidance to seasonal workforce
• Operates filter: operation and sanitation
• Performs housekeeping and sanitation tasks to meet internal quality standards which encompass winery, bottling and harvest operations
• Responsible for the proper setup, use, and care of all cellar equipment.
• Assists with movement of grapes, bulk wine, finished wine, etc. between warehouse, production facilities, and additional sites
• Adheres to all established safety guidelines
• Adheres to all established quality guidelines
• Communicates effectively with coworkers and supervisors
• Accepts additional duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift and carry 50lbs
• Understands and reads work order instructions in English
• Ability to sit and work at a desk for long periods of time
• Ability to walk, stand and work on concrete floors
• Ability to move around entire production building throughout the day, most work will be inside a warehouse or production facility where ear protection, safety shoes and eye protection may be required
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, climb over and under obstacles, and generally move about in a warehouse and manufacturing environment in the course of inspecting, observing, and managing operations
• Ability, and certification where applicable, to operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and larger (non- CDL) vehicles such as cargo vans and box trucks
EXPECTATIONS:
• Continuous checking of phone and email messages
• Maintains a professional image whenever representing the winery
• Must have flexibility with scheduling, and willingness to work various scheduling time hours. Will require occasional overtime and weekend work during harvest and as needed. May also require on-call status for emergencies.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
- Great work environment, Inclusive and fun
- PTO after 6 month of work
Work Location: In person
Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour
Work Location: In person