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Harvest Assistant Winemaker

Constellation Brands

Soledad, CA

Job Description:

Company Summary

If you have taken a moment to unwind with a bottle of beer, toast with glass of wine, or celebrate with a cocktail, chances are that you have shared that moment with Constellation Brands. We are passionate producers of iconic beer, wine and spirits brands that consumers love. From Corona Extra, to Robert Mondavi Wines, we produce over 100 premium brands with sales in nearly 100 countries, making us the number one multi-category beverage alcohol company in the U.S.

Position Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for making high quality wine. This position works directly with the Winemaking Team and will be an integral winemaking support position, helping to facilitate daily harvest winemaking responsibilities. This position does not require Cellar or Lab work; however, the successful applicant will work with members of the Cellar and Lab to achieve daily responsibilities.

This is a temporary assignment, generally from early August through the middle of December. Schedules are determined on an as-needed basis to keep up with grape processing. This may include weekend work, and overtime.

Responsibilities

Assist winemakers with vineyard monitoring

Work with winemakers and cellar leads on pressing, grape receival, facilitating and prioritizing workload

Conduct daily fermentation monitoring including tank temperatures, cap inspection and management

Monitor winemaking trials, review of lab analysis

Taste and evaluate wines with Winemaking team

Generate production plan and work orders for grape, wine and laboratory operations

Help winemakers with other projects/assignments as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to work from late August through the middle of November

Ability to work various shifts including weekends and overtime

Recent graduate or pursuing a degree in Enology and/or Viticulture or related field

Excellent organizational and communication skills – oral and written

Technically capable (especially MS Office applications)

Must be at least 21 years of age

Preferred Qualifications

Previous harvest experience in winery production

Ability to communicate in Spanish

Able to work independently with minimal supervision

Well-developed wine tasting skills

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Working conditions in certain areas of the winery are cold, warm, wet, slippery and noisy. Involves exposure to loud noises, fumes, toxic chemicals, near moving mechanical parts and lift truck traffic. Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouch or crawl, going up and down stairs and ladders. Must be able to move up to 55 lbs. Must have a valid driver’s license. Occasional travel with ability to work weekends and overtime. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Additional Information:

Job Posted:
Tuesday, May 20th
Type of Work:
Harvest Help
Job Category:
Job Level:
Mid-Level
Compensation:
$‌25.OO ‍−‌ $3O.OO