Harvest Cellar

Harvest Cellar

Assist in the Crush Season by providing support to the Winemaking/Cellar departments. Essential functions include shoveling pomace from tanks, stave removal and installation, pulling hoses and setting up pumps, cleaning and sanitizing tanks and process equipment, assisting operators and racker/blenders in various processing operations, assisting operators in running crush machinery, barrel related activities, and understanding the Food Safety and Quality Management System and related activities, including SQF standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, one or more years of cellar experience, previous experience in cellar/winemaking preferred, conversational English language skills, basic math skills, attention to detail, ability to follow written and verbal directions, good interpersonal skills, ability to work as a team player, ability to work in a safe, efficient and cooperative manner, ability to perform regular strenuous physical work, availability to work extended hours, including 10–12 hour shifts, any shift, and up to 6–7 days per week as needed, valid California driver's license, and ability to maintain a clean DMV record.

Working conditions include moderate to heavy physical work, standing for long periods of time, compliance with all safety procedures and equipment requirements, exposure to various chemicals in production areas, exposure to machinery, forklifts and related production equipment, exposure to outside elements, long and irregular hours during peak periods or on various shifts, extensive walking and lifting of up to 55 pounds.

Salary range is $19.70 - $24.00. The starting pay will be based on several factors, including but not limited to experience, training, education, and geographic location. Trinchero Family Estates provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Trinchero Family Estates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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