Position Description

This candidate will play a crucial role in the production of Hartford wines. They will be performing a variety of tasks in the cellar including, but not limited to the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•  Cleaning, sanitizing and sterilizing all winery equipment.
•  Crush pad operations - grape receival and processing.
•  Racking and pumping of juice and wine; moving hoses and equipment.
•  Red fermentation management - pump overs, punch-downs, delestage.
•  Additions to juice/wine.
•  Filling barrels.
•  Operating cellar equipment like pumps, presses etc.
•  Forklift operation, moving barrels and case goods.
•  Following and observing all safe cellar practices.
•  Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements
•  Communicate effectively in English.
•  Great skills in reading, writing and basic math.
•  Reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, climb, stoop and kneel, and be able to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
•  Individuals selected for this position must be reliable, punctual and have a strong work ethic. Harvest time demands up to six days a week of work including daily overtime.
•  Previous winemaking or cellar experience.
•  Be comfortable with safely entering confined spaces, as well as with heights.
•  Find housing and transportation for the duration of the internship.
•  Ability to lawfully work in the USA.

Wage Transparency

The base pay for this role ranges from $21.00 - 23.00 per hour. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.

Jackson Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on merit and business needs.