SUMMARY
The Cellar Worker is responsible for executing the day-to-day cellar activities and supporting bottling line functions with minimal supervision and in a timely fashion. This position performs hands-on cellar work and bottling operations while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and sustainability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Operate and maintain cellar equipment including, but not limited to, pumps, crusher/de-stemmer, plate and frame filters, crossflow systems, and other filtration equipment.
•  Move, rack, blend, and gas wines in accordance with established SOPs.
•  Perform ingredient and fining additions accurately and safely.
•  Partner with the Lead Cellar Worker and Winemaking team to plan and execute daily cellar tasks.
•  Notify the Winemaking team of any wine quality concerns such as VA, films, off-aromas, or other defects.
•  Oversee the day-to-day management and monitoring of all tanks in the cellar.
•  Maintain a clean, safe, and organized cellar environment in compliance with 5S, sustainability, and organic program requirements.
•  Manage cellar supply inventories, ensure proper storage, and remove expired materials.
•  Adhere to confined space entry requirements and consistently use required PPE.
•  Perform all barrel procedures, including receiving, prepping, filling, topping, cleaning/sanitation, and inventory management.
•  Rotate through bottling line functions such as disgorging, labeling, packaging, and quality checks to support production needs.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Ensure that the Gloria Ferrer Culture is consistently supported in all business and employee interactions, including ethical and legal aspects, compliant with state and federal law and GF policies and procedures.
•  Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee must be a team player and ability to think with a safety, sustainability, and quality mind-set.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

•  High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required; additional technical or vocational training in winery operations is a plus.
•  1–3 years of experience in cellar operations; experience in bottling or other winery production areas preferred.
•  Solid understanding of wine and winery operations, with a demonstrated willingness to continue learning and expanding skills.
•  Hands-on familiarity with a wide range of winery equipment; ability to troubleshoot and operate equipment safely and effectively.
•  Forklift certification/experience required.
•  Strong math skills with the ability to make accurate calculations.
•  Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
•  Flexible, adaptable, and professional work approach with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

•  Must be able to work outdoors in extremes of heat/humidity/cold and other inclement weather conditions.
•  Must be able to walk on uneven ground.
•  Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
•  Must be able to see clearly enough to a) drive safely b) recognize employees c) work on computers for long periods of time.
•  Must be able to work long hours when required.
•  Must be able to sustain the repeated use of hands as well as long periods of standing, walking and bending.
•  Must be able to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously

GENEROUS BENEFITS OFFERED
•  Comprehensive health insurance options (medical, dental and vision)
•  Flexible Savings Account and Health Saving Account, with contribution.
•  Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
•  401K and Roth 401K plans, with matching contributions
•  Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation and Sick)
•  Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
•  Employee Assistance Program
•  On-Site Winery Benefits
•  Educational Assistance
•  Recognition Programs






Equal Employment Opportunity Employer