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 such as moving barrels, filling, emptying, topping, additions, and understanding the Food Safety and Quality Management System and related activities including ISO standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, four or more years of cellar experience or equivalent harvests, previous experience in cellar/winemaking required, conversational English language skills, basic math skills, attention to detail, good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a safe, efficient and cooperative manner, ability to perform regular strenuous physical work, available to work long hours, any shift and 6-7 days per week, 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 (8-12 hours per day), compliance with all safety procedures and equipment requirements including respirator, ear plugs and safety glasses, exposure to various chemicals in production areas, exposure to machinery, forklifts and related production equipment, exposure to outside elements (heat, wet &/or damp condition, cold), long and irregular hours during peak periods or on various shifts, extensive walking and lifting of up to 55 pounds.

Salary range: $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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