Come join our team! Spencer Manor Winery in beautiful Saint James, MO is looking for a Winery Assistant. We are looking for a professional Winery Assistant to perform regular routine tasks required to maintain & care for grape vines, general cellar work and general grounds maintenance. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our guest satisfaction and winemaking goals. Must be friendly, punctual, and a team player. Winery / Vineyard experience preferred but not required.
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Responsibilities - include but not limited
- Report to Vineyard/Maintenance Manager
- Answer, report and follow all operational instructions
- Comply with company regulations and safety standards
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests
Vineyard Work
- Cultivation, thinning, pruning, tying, suckering, canopy management, planting and replanting and harvesting
- Erosion control, trellis installation/maintenance, frost protection, vineyard installation, fence installation, Irrigation monitoring
- Monitoring for vine pests and disease issues
- Chemical application and recording processes
- General Vineyard equipment care and maintenance
- Operation of equipment such as tractors, tractor implements in order to accomplish various vineyard practices such as mowing, spraying, and hedging
- Machinery Operation of mowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers for maintenance of grounds and landscaping
- Mulching, weeding and general maintenance of the wedding venue
- Follow safe operating procedures, maintain safety programs and policies to safeguard personal safety, company property, environmental and team member’s safety
Cellar Work
- Sampling and analysis Fermentation management
- Racking, filling, stirring, and topping barrels Tank and barrel additions
- Assist in all aspects of the winemaking process, including fermenting, and conditioning.
- Operate winemaking equipment such as fermenters, and filters.
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of winemaking equipment.
- Clean and sanitize tanks and other equipment.
- Transfer wine between tanks, ensuring proper techniques to avoid contamination and oxidation
- Prepare wine for packaging by filtering out solids and yeast
- Add finings or other agents to wine if required
- Assist with the packaging of wine in kegs or bottles
- Ensure packaging lines are clean and properly set up.
- Take samples for quality checks.
- Monitor storage conditions to ensure flavor stability and longevity.
- Maintain detailed logs of cellar operations, including cleaning schedules, wine transfers, and quality tests.
- Cleaning, Cleaning and more Cleaning
Grounds Keeping / Maintenance
- Performing routine maintenance around the building
- Applying preventative measures to the building to reduce the risk of future problems
- Fixing potential safety hazards to avoid injuries
- Clearing rubbish, weeds, brush and debris on a company’s grounds
- Cleaning entrances, and patio
- Watering all flowers and plants on the grounds
- Weeding, trimming, and mulching plants using gardening tools
- Taking care of all groundskeeping supplies, tools and inventory
- Ensuring the grounds are clean, safe and usable by guest and visitors
- Removing dirt on sidewalks pavements and driveways
- Taking on special landscaping or planting projects as deemed necessary
Note: This job description reflects essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that maybe assigned.
Skills / Requirements
- Must be able to work outdoors in extremes of heat/humidity/cold and other inclement weather conditions
- Must be able to walk on uneven ground and climb ladders
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to see clearly enough to drive safely
- Must be able to work long hours when required
- Must be able to sustain the repeated use of hands as well as long periods of standing, walking and bending
- Previous tractor experience preferred
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures and adhere to safety procedures
- Punctual, responsible and motivated
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to use good judgment
- Ability to work well with others
- Execute Assigned tasks with Accuracy and speed
- Able to follow instructions/directions
- Manual dexterity able to operate tools
- A team player with good communication skills
- Be able to effectively communicate and work cooperatively with other staff
- Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
- Very good physical condition and endurance
- High school diploma or equivalent is desirable
- A valid missouri driver’s license
Job Types:
Pay:
Benefits:
- Employee discount Flexible schedule
Physical Setting:
- Upscale experience based Winery
Schedule:
- Day shift, Weekend availability
Experience:
- Vineyard experience: 1 years (Preferred)
Shift availability: