POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for individuals to join our harvest season at our winery in Soledad, California to make some great wine. This position is responsible for a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks in the cellar such as operating crush and press equipment, stacking barrels, operating a forklift, filling barrels and topping wine. This position is under the general direction of the Production Manager, and Cellar Foreperson.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:
•  Following and observing all safe cellar practices
•  Perform equipment set-up duties
•  Cleaning, sanitizing, and sterilizing all winery equipment and facilities
•  Wine and juice transfer, racking, blending, moving hoses and equipment
•  Chemical and nutrient additions to juice and wine
•  Understanding of barrel operations: filling, racking, and topping
•  Forklift operation, moving barrels
•  Filing work orders and scanning barrels
•  Other duties as assigned by the Cellar Foreperson

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
•  Previous experience in a winery environment is preferred
•  Forklift experience is preferred, but not required
•  Must be able to follow and communicate verbal and written safety and work instructions in English
•  This position requires good reading, writing and basic arithmetic skills
•  Must be able to work safely around equipment electrical outlets and procedures
•  Must be flexible and able to work any shift and overtime as needed during harvest
•  Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. and work standing up and walk on concrete surfaces for extended periods of time.
•  The position requires repetitive squatting and strenuous pulling and pushing of hoses and pumps
•  The individual selected for this position must be reliable and possess a good work ethic

WAGE TRANSPARENCY: The base pay for this role ranges from $18.50 - $23.50 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.