Cellar Technician

Job Description:

Niner Wine Estates, a family-owned and operated, sustainable estate winery and restaurant located in Paso Robles, California is looking for a full-time Cellar Technician. The winery produces 100% estate grown Bordeaux, Rhone and Burgundian varietals from two vineyards in San Luis Obispo County – one in Paso Robles and the other in Edna Valley. This is an opportunity to work with two hands-on winemakers with a range of techniques and varietals in a SIP certified and LEED-certified, gravity-flow winery.

The Cellar Tech position involves a comprehensive understanding of winery operations and requires carrying out a wide array of tasks associated with harvest, cellar and bottling functions in an efficient and quality-oriented manner. This person is expected to work in a team environment with other cellar staff, the Enologist, Assistant Winemaker and Winemakers.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Previous year-round winery work experience a plus
• Competency forklifting barrels 4-high
• Competency using pumps and nitrogen systems for wine transfers
• A good attitude, versatility and a willingness to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Experience using a tablet a plus
• Experience functioning in a team environment
• Experience recognizing wine flaws and irregularities in a cellar environment

JOB DUTIES
• Sampling from barrels, tanks and fermentation vessels
• Supports the operation of winery equipment in bottling and cellar (pumps, presses, etc)
• Receiving, sorting, crushing and/or pressing of grapes
• Performs tank and barrel cleaning, pump, hose and equipment sanitation, including confined space entry
• Ensures all additions to juice or wine are made accurately, per the work order
• Completes juice racking/wine transfers to barrel, tank, bottling line or tanker
• Performs barrel filling, topping, SO2 or other additions, stirring
• Basic lab work including Brix using a hydrometer or density meter and temperature using a thermometer
• Performs various bottling line duties
• Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable quality, environmental and safety regulations
• Gain a comprehensive knowledge of all Niner SOPs
• Able to work unsupervised for periods of time
• Operate a forklift in a safe and competent manner
• This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

REQUIREMENTS
• Valid state-issued driver’s license
• 18 years or older
• Ability to communicate with all levels of staff, both verbally and written
• Ability to be lift truck certified
• Ability to work at heights and in confined areas
• Ability to physically capable of executing any job tasks within the cellar or bottling line, including lifting weights of up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders and stairs, bending, and standing for substantial lengths of time
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments
• Ability to work weekends and overtime as necessary throughout the year. Ability to work 4x10-hour days Monday-Thursday from January through July.
• Ability to wear a respirator, when necessary
• Maintain satisfactory attendance, including promptness

BENEFITS include:
• 120 hours PTO/year
• 3x yearly wine allocations
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• 401k with employer matching
• 10 paid holidays/year
• Annual clothing/boot allowance
• Lunch provided daily
• Paid education/learning opportunities
• Charitable contribution

No onsite housing available

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