Seasonal General Winery Worker - Soledad

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Cellar Supervisor, the Seasonal General Winery Worker is responsible for general winery work that includes hooking grape trucks, sanitizing tanks, hoses, pipelines, general cleaning, and any other winery related tasks. Idóneo candidates have experience doing general or manual labor involving consistent heavy lifting and are motivated and work well in teams. Seasonal position from appx. Late August through October or November.

Come join our harvest team!

Additional Stay Pay Bonus opportunity for staying the entire harvest season!

• Perform general housekeeping and cleaning tasks (e.g., sweeping, scooping up debris, pulling weeds, using a shovel, using water hoses for wash-down of grounds or buildings, using painting equipment, power washer, etc.)
• Operate harvest-related equipment safely, as directed by team leader or foreman.
• Scrub pumps, fittings, and miscellaneous equipment parts as needed.
• Sweep or rake winery floors, grounds and dispose of all trash and place in the proper disposal area.
• Operate cleaning equipment and tools to clean cellar floors, walls, tank pads, outside and inside of tanks, and walkways.
• Manipulate tank lids to ensure proper opening and closing of tank tops for cellar operations.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Must be 18 or older at time of hire.
• 1 - 2 years of general winery worker experience preferred, or general labor experience involving consistent heavy lifting in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to multitask, work independently and with a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Must be flexible with shift schedule.
• Operation of basic hand tools.
• Must have an excellent safety, work performance and attendance record.
• Prioritize while able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated reliability and punctuality, work effectively in team/crew environment, adherence to all safety regulations and operating procedures.

• Position will be exposed to indoor and outdoor environments with varying noise levels.
• Employee is exposed to wet or humid conditions.
• Exposed to inclement seasonal weather, summer heat, cold weather, rain.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, and twisting in a production environment.
• Must be able to repeatedly lift and carry weights up to 60 pounds at varying frequencies with equipment.

Hourly Pay Rate Posted: $19.50/hr for New Hires.