Job Summary:
Assist in the Crush Season by providing support to the Winemaking/Cellar departments.
Essential Functions:
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Shoveling pomace from tanks
Stave removal and installation
Pulling hoses and setting up pumps
Cleaning and sanitizing tanks and process equipment
Assisting operators and racker/blenders in various processing operations
Assisting operators in running crush machinery
Barrel related activities: moving barrels, filling, emptying, topping, additions
Responsible for understanding the Food Safety and Quality Management System and related activities, including ISO standards
Food Safety Responsibility: Report problems with the food safety management system to supervisor
Miscellaneous duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience: Four or more years cellar experience or equivalent harvests, previous experience in cellar/winemaking required
Able to follow written and verbal directions
Conversional English language skills required, ability to read and write English strongly preferred.
Basic math skills required
Attention to detail and ability to follow through with assignments and projects
Ability to accurately carry out written and verbal instructions
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a "team player”
Ability to work in a safe, efficient and cooperative manner
Ability to perform regular strenuous physical work
Available to work long hours, any shift and 6-7 days per week
Working Conditions:
Moderate to heavy physical work
Work site may be any one of Trinchero Family Estates’ facilities