POSITION SUMMARY:
The Cellar Worker II position is integral to the production team at Double Canyon. Under limited supervision, the experienced Cellar Worker II will perform all functions in our cellar such as racking, transfers, tank sanitation & barrel cleaning, grape processing, pump overs, and all the other tasks that are performed in our cellar. This position possesses a working knowledge of different cellar tasks. Responsibilities will increase with skill level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons.

•  Always Maintain a safe work environment and follow standard operating procedures.
•  Attention to detail and ability to independently maintain general cleanliness and sanitation of a winery is critical.
•  Ensuring cellar equipment readiness and communicating any maintenance needs to Assistant Winemaker.
•  Performs sanitation in all areas of cellar operations; tanks, hoses, barrels, pumps, crush equipment and any other equipment necessary to maintain the integrity of the must and wine.
•  Demonstrated ability to competently run a Hyster 70 to stack barrels five high, organize and plot out barrel storage by Wine Lot allowing for swift barrel access and easy lot sampling.
•  Assist in the receiving and processing of grapes; operates receiving equipment including hoist, auger, destemmer. Sets up receiving tank and must lines.
•  Performs harvest inoculations, feeds and additions, pumpovers, delestage and must removal from tanks.
•  Carries out cellar procedures such as: rack and returns, rack off gross lees, tank to tank or barrel to tank, and filtrations.
•  Set ups and executes filling, topping and additions to barrels.
•  Assist with training on all cellar operations. During harvest will help train and lead a seasonal harvest team on all aspects of the cellar.
•  Reads and performs cellar tasks as directed in the work order. Able to comprehend detailed work order instructions, complete the job and fill out work orders to completion using Vintrace via Ipad or PC.
•  Assists in bottling including but not limited to working on the bottling line in any capacity, QC checks on wine and bottling components, receipt of components, loading of finished case goods, DO checks, filtration and assisting bottling truck operators when necessary.
•  Ability to operate all required equipment: pallet jack, scissor lift, forklift, filters, pumps and barrel washers.
•  Perform basic maintenance on winery equipment such as: hose repair, pump rebuilds, forklift battery and forklift upkeep.

QUALIFICATIONS:
•  Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
•  Years of Experience: 3 or more years’ previous cellar experience
•  Must be able to accurately carry out written and verbal instructions.
•  Must be able to read and understand English.
•  Must be responsible and work well with others.
•  Must be able to perform the functions of the position as described in a normal winery environment and work with sulfur dioxide, ammonia-based sanitizers, and mild organic acids and alcohol safely and responsibly.
•  Ability to operate all required equipment: pallet jack, scissor lift, forklift, filters, pumps and barrel washers.
•  Must be able to walk, stoop and bend repeatedly.
•  Must be able to work in confined spaces.
•  Must be able to stand on concrete or 10+ hours
•  Must be able to perform regular strenuous physical work.
•  Must be able to work on ladders and catwalks at heights up to 35 feet.
•  Must be able to repetitively lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Objects could be a case of wine, must line or a wine barrel.
•  Must be able to work a flexible schedule including long hours, overtime, and various shifts during harvest.
•  Must be able to submit to a post-offer physical and drug test and successfully pass all areas.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, holiday pay, paid time off (including your birthday), a 401(k)-retirement plan, Health and Fitness Membership stipend and more.