Seasonal Cellar Technician I - Carneros Hills Winery at Jackson Family Wines

Carneros Hills is a mid-sized winery specializing in the production of premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but also utilizing our small batch equipment for the production of specialized small lots of Bordeaux varieties.

We have a diverse and extremely passionate team led by a versatile winemaking duo, and are looking for individuals to join us for the upcoming harvest. If you are a hardworking, energetic, fun-loving wine enthusiast that enjoys working in a team environment we would love to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Red fermentation management – punch downs, pump overs, rack & returns, temperatures
• Additions – yeast, acid, nutrients including calculations.
• Cleaning, sanitization and the use of all cellar equipment.
• Barrel work – filling, cleaning, racking and emptying.
• Racking, transferring and pumping juice and wine.
• Obtaining samples and helping the lab when required.
• Working safely in a team environment and following all SOP’s.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous harvest experience is preferred but not required; and degree in winemaking is favorable;
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently;
• Effective communication skills in English;

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• Able to work flexible and extended hours, including weekends;
• Continuous walking, climbing, standing, kneeling, crouching and crawling throughout the shift;
• The ability to reach with hands and arms, fine manipulation and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• The ability to occasionally work in enclosed spaces and heights; wear a respirator.

WAGE TRANSPARENCY: The base pay for this role ranges from $18.50 -$23.50 per hour. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.

Jackson Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on merit and business needs.

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