Harvest Cellar Worker - Stonewall Canyon Winery

Job Description

Company Summary

We're the producers, creators and marketers of beer, wine and spirits brands that people love. At Constellation Brands, we're driven to push boundaries and think beyond today to deliver products and experiences that resonate now, tomorrow and well into the future. Because of this approach, we're the fastest-growing large CPG company in the U.S. at retail, with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand and Italy. Our premium portfolio of iconic brands like Corona Extra, Modelo Especial, Kim Crawford, Robert Mondavi, The Prisoner, High West Whiskey, and more driving industry-leading growth for us today. But we're just getting started. Our ability to stay at the forefront of consumer trends has fueled our success since our founding in 1945 and will guide us in creating the next generation of products and experiences Worth Reaching For.

Position Summary

The General Winery Worker position assists in the daily tasks of Harvest operations, strictly adhering to established work methods and safety protocols. The General Winery Worker is also responsible for ensuring all processes consistently meet the highest quality standards, supporting an efficient, safe, and quality-driven production environment.

Responsibilities

• Under moderate supervision, performs basic, routine Harvest, Cellar, and Barrel Room tasks including but not limited to:
• Tank and equipment sanitation
• Grape sampling, receiving, sorting, crushing and conveyance to tank
• Ensuring all tanks are set up correctly with full functionality of hot/cold glycol, compressed air, inert gas, pumpover operation, etc.
• Drain & Press operations, adhering to all safety protocols
• Daily tank checks
• Barrel prep, sanitation, filling, and/or emptying
• Wine movements - set-up and movement of wine and juice to and from tanks, barrels and tanker trucks.
• Make additions to wine and juice after confirmation of the calculations by a Cellar Supervisor or Manager.
• Operates all types of pumps including centrifugal, positive displacement, air pumps and other Cellar equipment.
• Measure and calculate routine workplace data.
• Basic understanding of chemical additives and cleaners
• Basic understanding of N2/CO2/Argon/ SO2
• Follow safe operating procedures, support safety programs and policies to safeguard personal safety, company property, environmental and team member safety.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, College Degree preferred
• Must be able to work various shifts and overtime as needed
• Able to enter confined spaces to perform tasks
• Must be able to read and understand written work orders
• Must be able to operate machinery
• Must know how to use hand tools
• Must possess basic math skills
• Must be able to use D.O/O2 meters
• Clear commitment to high quality and attention to details
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit
• Must be able to move up to 55 lbs
• Use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance stairs/ladders
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear
• Must have close vision, distant vision, and ability to adjust focus, peripheral vision
• Must be able to stand for extended periods at a time
• Works outdoors/indoors
• Works in warm/cold climates
• Works on wet surfaces
• Is exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals
• Works near moving, mechanical parts and lift truck traffic

Salary range: $ $18.00 - $22.00.

Location

Soledad, California

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Operations and Production

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).