Cellar Worker 2

Summary: Reporting to the Cellar Supervisor, will participate in the work of a small crew performing winery cellar duties including, but not limited to, grape receipt, crushing, additions, pressing, filling, and topping, as well as wine movement and the operation of winery machinery (especially forklift) under safety guidelines. Works independently and in a team by prioritizing projects, assigning work task, using equipment, maintaining records, monitoring work quality, developing work schedules, ensuring crew safety, training employees, and providing performance feedback. May lead at least one shift during harvest period.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates pumps to receive juice, perform pump-overs and racking’s, and blend final products.
• Prepares additions for pitching, fining, filtering, and finishing products for juice and wine.
• Maintains and prepares barrels for storage and/or filling.
• Handles grape/juice deliveries.
• Makes chemical additions to juice and wine; moving hoses and equipment.
• Safe, proficient, and efficient operation of a forklift to move tanks, barrels, and equipment.
• Operates crusher, presses, and other standard winery equipment.
• Collects wine/juice samples and general support for the laboratory.
• Directly responsible for maintaining quality standards in all areas of wine production.
• Adheres to and advances good safety practices.
• Maintains and confirms a sanitary and micro-biologically stable work environment, including Tank/Hose CIP.
• Cleaning, sanitizing, and sterilizing all winery equipment and facilities.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Able to lead small teams, especially during harvest.
• Able to multi-task.

Measures of Performance: The Cellar Worker 2 shall be considered to be performing in an acceptable manner when the following have been accomplished:

• Leadership – A respected employee and regarded as an influential member of the winery team and wine community; Takes charge of difficult situations and acts with the appropriate sense of urgency to all situations; Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming.
• Attainment of goals & objective – Regularly attains winery goals and objectives as assigned.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops solutions and presents to distributor and Ownership in a clear and concise manner.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal Skills - Listens to others without interrupting; Asks pertinent questions at the appropriate time; Seeks clarification of key points; Keeps emotions under control; Maintains confidentiality; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings; Distinguishes between fact & opinion.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information; Distinguishes between fact & opinion
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to Ownership direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Forklift Skills – Displays proficiency, efficiency, and safety in use of forklift on a daily basis. This includes the safe and efficient movement of barrels, bins, totes, and other winery equipment.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be a minimum of 21 years of age, able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or equivalent; minimum 2 years cellar experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Have knowledge of wine movement procedures. Must be proficient and efficient at forklift operation.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Conversational English required, Spanish helpful.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and proof of current auto insurance. Enroll in company’s DMV pull notice program. Certified forklift operator.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and climb. The employee required to clearly see, talk, hear, feel, taste, and smell. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance, and work at elevated heights. The employee must able to read and understand measurements for tank gauging, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasional move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Working conditions vary as most of the work described herein is performed outdoors. Therefore, wet, windy, dry, hot, cold, dusty and unpredictable working conditions may apply every day. Extensive travel is necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Occasional lead of 2 to 5 people. Leadership experience helpful including communication, motivation, and giving and receiving constructive feedback. Some knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to leading a crew is also helpful.