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As a Certified B Corporation, Bonterra Organic Estates (formerly Fetzer Vineyards) is grounded in the transformational goals of the regenerative business. Since our founding in 1968, we have been driven by excellence, innovation and longstanding commitments to the environment and responsible business practices.

Part of global powerhouse Viña Concha y Toro, Bonterra Organic Estates is focused on crafting wines made from organic and Regenerative Organic Certified® grapes from our facility in Mendocino County, California, including category leader Bonterra (named the 2016 Wine Enthusiast American Winery of the Year); sustainability standout Fetzer; and 1000 Stories, California's original Bourbon barrel-aged wine.

As a Cellar Worker at Bonterra Organic Estates, the largest Regenerative Organic Certified® winery in the United States, you will play an important role in helping us craft award-winning wines at our Hopland facility. In this role, you will perform a variety of cellar operation tasks related to wine production including cleaning and sterilizing wine production equipment, crushing grapes, making/blending wine and bottling, and preparing products for shipment and distribution.

Responsibilities

•  Prepare, use and care for all cellar equipment
•  Operate presses, move hoses and equipment, obtain lab samples, disposing of lees and cleaning equipment
•  Follow standard operating procedures in the performance of all cellar activities to ensure maximum productivity and wine quality objectives are achieved
•  Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to timely and accurate reporting of all work-related injuries, promoting safety awareness to coworkers, advising the lead of any unsafe acts and conditions, wearing required personal protective equipment and following confined space protocol where necessary
•  Accurately complete work orders and other tracking documentation
•  Clean and sanitize cellar, including barrel room, crush and bottling equipment
•  Transfer, rack, pump, clarify, blend wine and juice
•  Make additions to juice or wine in barrels or tanks
•  Use forklift to move barrels and case goods
•  Accurately measure tank volumes and count inventory
•  Perform other duties as directed by the Cellar Leads or Cellar Operations Manager

Must Requirements

•  High School diploma or state-issued equivalency certificate
•  1-2 years related experience required
•  Required to work at heights and in small areas
•  Work extended hours as required during harvest season
•  Valid Driver’s License may be required
•  Skilled in adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing using whole numbers
•  Good communication skills to ensure smooth workflow and fulfillment of assigned work tasks
•  Use of respirator and respirator clearance required
•  May require forklift certification or ability to be forklift certified within first year of employment

Preferred

•  2-5 years or more related experience preferred; less experienced candidates looking to move into this type of work are encouraged to apply
•  Previous forklift experience, a plus
•  Prior experience which required physical labor working in outdoor conditions
•  Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills, a plus but not required
•  Ability to multitask
•  Familiar with basic food safety principles

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and carry 50 to 100 lbs. on a frequent basis; push/pull up to 100 lbs. on a frequent basis; lift and carry and push/pull 50 lbs. on a frequent basis; requires ability to constantly walk and stand; reach upward and outward; frequently bend; occasionally sit, climb, crawl, squat, kneel; requires hand and finger dexterity. Requires PPE such as safety toe footwear and safety glasses, and occasional use of hearing protection and respiratory-related PPE.

Schedule

Requires flexibility to work a varied schedule which includes 4 days/10 hours per day. Shifts include 6:00am to 4:30pm and 12:00pm to 10:30pm.

Requires ability to work extended hours during Harvest which may involve six days/week during peak season.

Compensation

The hourly range for this role is $20 to $22 per hour. Actual rates will vary and are based on a candidate’s relevant education, qualifications, experience, skillset, competencies, internal equity, location and alignment with market data. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Benefits
First day Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability, Tax Savings (401k with company match), Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account benefits available to eligible employees. In addition, we offer employee-focused health, wellness, training and safety-related programs as well as scholarship opportunities for dependents.

Location This onsite role is at our production facility located at 12901 Old River Rd. Hopland, CA 95449

About Bonterra Organic Estates

Part of the Viña Concha y Toro family of wineries since 2011, our California winery operation includes Mendocino County winery, production and approximately 830 acres of vineyard locations. The company employs approximately 230 across the United States.

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