Cellar Lead

Cellar Lead - Cline Cellars

SUMMARY
This Cellar leadership position will carry out, train and supervise various winery operations, barrel work, wine movement, cellar sanitation, cellar organization, filtration, bottling preparation, bottling preparation, bottling line operation and special projects. This position assist the cellar maintenance team with routine maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for opening or closing winery facility.
• Oversee groups of staff. Directing workflow and cellar operations.
• Prepare training sessions and keep records of regular staff training.
• Perform all cellar operations; including equipment sanitation, wine movements, barrel work, topping, and filtration.
• Complete winery work orders promptly and records information accurately. Assist other staff with accurate record keeping.
• Bottling line work.
• Collect wine samples for laboratory analysis.
• Continue to improve the safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of the winery.
• Work shifts, overtime and weekends during harvest season - generally from August to late November.
• Operate grape processing equipment including weigh scale, hoist, crusher/de stemmer, conveyors and presses.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• Minimum of 5 years winery cellar experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred
• High school diploma or GED, basic math calculations.
• Able to work a flexible schedule as needed, including extra hours during harvest
• Experience operating winery equipment
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to drive a forklift or become forklift operator certified preferred
• Capacity to drive a company vehicle preferred

Physical Demands

• Able to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds over moderate distances.
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, reach, crawl and walk.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
• Ability to pull or push objects over moderate distances.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
• 401k Matching
• PTO (Paid-Time-Off)
• Paid holidays
• Employee Company Discounts

PAY RANGE: $22.00 - $26.00/hour (Depending on Experience)
*Please note that actual pay may vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

Cline Family Cellars provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note : We  are not accepting unsolicited phone calls, emails, or resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.