2 Lads Winery is seeking an energetic, motivated individual to join our team as a Cellar Master! As a crucial member of the winemaking team, the Cellar Master is responsible for assisting with the highest standards of wine production in a safe, sanitary, and conscientious manner.

Duties and responsibilities:
•  Assist with the receiving and processing of fruit during harvest.
•  Sanitation of winery and equipment following winery’s standard operating procedures.
•  Transfer, rack, and filter wine from tank to tank.
•  Fill, top, stir and maintain wine in barrels.
•  Perform pump overs, plunges, and punch downs.
•  Assist with bottling.
•  Aid with wine filtration.
•  Organize and maintain neat, clean, and safe production and warehouse facilities.
•  Maintain a high level of quality control during every process.
•  Be able to perform any other reasonable cellar task as directed by the winemaker.

Job requirements:
•  Must be 21+ years old.
•  Must be able to work extended hours on weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays during harvest (September – November).
•  Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
•  Proficient math skills.
•  Basic computer skills (email, spreadsheets).
•  Must be organized, self-motivated, and detail oriented.
•  Ability to work independently under general supervision.
•  Able to operate a forklift.
•  Ability to occasionally lift and carry heavy items up to 50lbs. (may be aided).
•  Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend, lift, twist, kneel, crouch, crawl, pull, push, carry, grasp, reach and stoop as needed, sometimes for extended periods.
•  Ability to operate and work at heights on a scissor lift or high ladder.
•  Willingness to work hard, get wet and dirty, and clean meticulously.
•  You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without an employer-sponsored petition for a visa.

Job qualifications:
•  Minimum of three years of cellar work experience.
•  Ability to safely operate a variety of equipment typical of a wine production cellar.
•  Knowledge of basic general maintenance and preventive repairs.
•  Knowledge of and commitment to observe safety procedures.
•  High school diploma or equivalent.
•  Forklift certification a plus.

Compensation:
•  $18.00-$21.00/hr. (based upon previous experience, qualifications, and ability to meet job requirements).
•  Paid holidays: Labor Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day, and your birthday.
•  3 days (24 hrs.) paid time off (these are typically unscheduled).
•  5 days (40 hrs.) of paid vacation time. Vacation time needs to be requested and approved ahead of time. Available after 6 months.
•  100% company-paid medical and dental benefits through Blue Cross/Blue Shield (BC/BS). Available after 61st day of employment per BC/BS contract. If desired, coverage for SO/dependents is available with employee co-pay.
•  Available to participate in employer Simple IRA plan (employer match up to 3%).