Wine Cellars associates, Winemaker

Bohemia Manor Farm Wine Cellar Associate

Overview The cellar associate position will assist in all wine production activity under the supervision of the Winemaker. No relevant job experience is required. The associate will perform routine and repetitive tasks with specific instructions and set procedures. This position requires a self-starter mentality, good written and verbal communication skills, basic math abilities, flexibility, good judgment, a positive attitude, commitment to the job and quality of work.

Including, but not limited to:

• Reports directly to Winemaker and Assistant Winemaker
• Performs basic barrel work such as filling, disgorging, topping, additions, stirring and other required tasks, and complies with the respiratory requirement for application of SO₂
• Performs basic tank work such as blending, racking, moving wine which includes the loading of bulk wine tankers, and tank sanitation
• Performs bottling line tasks in various workstations which includes basic cleaning of bottling line equipment and working stations
• Performs barrel and tank work during harvest period which also requires direct guidance to seasonal workforce
• Operates filter: operation and sanitation
• Performs housekeeping and sanitation tasks to meet internal quality standards which encompass winery, bottling and harvest operations
• Responsible for the proper setup, use, and care of all cellar equipment
• Assists with movement of grapes, bulk wine, finished wine, etc. between warehouse, production facilities, and additional sites
• Adheres to all established safety guidelines
• Adheres to all established quality guidelines
• Communicates effectively with coworkers and supervisors
• Accepts additional duties as assigned

• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs
• Understanding and reading work order instructions in English
• Ability to sit and work at a desk for long periods of time
• Ability to walk, stand and work on concrete floors
• Ability to move around entire production building throughout the day; most work will be inside a warehouse or production facility where ear protection, safety shoes and eye protection may be required
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, climb over and under obstacles, and generally move about in a warehouse and manufacturing environment in the course of inspecting, observing, and managing operations
• Ability, and certification where applicable, to operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and larger (non-CDL) vehicles such as cargo vans and box trucks

• Continuous checking of phone and email messages
• Maintains a professional image whenever representing the winery
• Must have flexibility with scheduling, and willingness to work various scheduling time hours. Will require occasional overtime and weekend work during harvest and as needed. May also require on-call status for emergencies.

Job type:
Full-time

• On‑job training
• Great work environment, inclusive and fun
• PTO after 6 months of work

Work location:

In person

Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour