Cellar Hand

At Jessie’s Grove Winery we are home to some of the oldest vines in the world. Namely our Ancient Vine Cinsault, Zinfandel, and Carignane. We take immense pride in the character of the fruit we grow and the wine we produce.

Whether we are crafting our own estate labels or managing bulk wine and grape sales, we hold every drop to the same exacting standard. We are looking for a Cellar Hand who shares this pride in their work.
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Key Responsibilities
Cellar Operations
•  Barrel Work: Handle barrel cleaning, sanitation, receiving, tracking, filling, and racking.
•  Forklift Operation: Move and stack barrels with extreme care and precision, ensuring the safety of both the staff and our inventory.
•  Wine Movements: Execute essential wine movements, including racking, tank transfers, and tanker truck/tote loading.
•  Additions & Topping: Perform precise additions and maintain strict topping protocols.
•  Record Keeping: Accurately document all cellar activities, including additions, wine movements, and sanitation logs, following written work orders with precision.
•  Client Relations: Work with bulk wine and grape customers professionally. Actively listen to client needs to ensure a great service.
•  Maintenance: Perform basic maintenance, including hose repair and pump upkeep.
Harvest Activities
•  Fruit Processing: Receive fruit, prep and run sorting table, presses, destemmer, etc...
•  Fermentation Management: Manage cap (punch-downs/pump-overs), inoculations, and must processing.
•  Intern Leadership: Assist in the training and supervision of seasonal Harvest Interns.
Winery Standards
•  Cellar: Clean, sanitize, and sterilize all winery equipment and facilities to the highest standard.
•  All Hands: We are a small dedicated team, we often help other departments or take on tasks outside of the cellar. You should be willing to jump in wherever needed to ensure the winery’s success.
•  Safety: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment at all times.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements
•  Self-motivated and reliable with deep pride in the quality of work produced.
•  Forklift experience
•  Ability to perform manual labor, lift heavy loads, and work extended hours (including some nights and weekends) during the peak harvest season.
•  Attention to Detail: Ability to follow complex written and verbal instructions in English, with a focus on quality and safety.