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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

General Winery Worker

JOB CODE:

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Cellarmaster/Production Manager

EFFECTIVE DATE:

Position Description

Under the general direction of the Cellarmaster, the General Winery Worker performs a variety of tasks in the cellar such as operating crush and press equipment, stacking barrels, operating a forklift, filling barrels and topping wine.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Collects grape berry and cluster samples from various vineyards for the purpose of measuring sugar (degrees brix) and delivers those samples to wine laboratories for analysis. Territories; Napa & Sonoma Coast, and Lake, Mendocino, Northern Sonoma County.

This position is a seasonal position hired only during the Vineyard Harvest Season (generally between mid-July through the end of October or early November).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:

• Collecting grape samples from a large variety of vineyards.
• Delivering samples to the local winery lab for analysis in a timely manner.
• Recording and reporting results of lab analyses to Field Supervisors/Grower Representatives.
• Monitoring and updating Grower Relations Representative of any issues observed in the vineyard (i.e. mildew, disease, pest or farming issues)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Seasonal Viticulture/Cellar Worker

Position Summary:  The Seasonal Viticulture/Cellar Worker is a JFW hybrid Vineyard/Winery Seasonal role to assist both winemaking and winery staff with harvest-related activities.   

A typical day would start in the vineyard; collecting grape berry and cluster samples from various vineyards for the purpose of measuring sugar (degrees brix) and delivering those samples to wine laboratories for analysis.  The 2nd half of the day would be in the cellar assisting with all aspects of grape receiving, fermentation management and harvest winery duties.  The mix of Vineyard and Winery job duties may fluctuate daily and over the course of harvest as grape deliveries progress.    The balance of work would be more vineyard early season and winery latter season.   This is an exciting cross functional role, with broad harvest exposure and experience, working collaboratively in a team environment.  

Essential Functions and Duties

Vineyards:

Seasonal International Intern

Join the La Crema Winery Team for Harvest 2022!  We are located in the heart of the Russian River Valley of Northern California with a +40 year history of producing acclaimed Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.  More recently, we added Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris to the portfolio making La Crema winery a great place to learn the fundamentals of winemaking.  We pride ourselves in our hands on approach to winemaking that results in remarkable wines.

Under the general direction of the Cellarmaster, successful applicants will have the opportunity to learn the harvest process including Crush Pad Operations, Fermentation Management, Barrel Operations and Winery Sanitation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Seasonal General Winery Worker

Join the La Crema Winery Team for Harvest 2022!  We are located in the heart of the Russian River Valley of Northern California with a +40 year history of producing acclaimed Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.  More recently, we added Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris to the portfolio making La Crema winery a great place to learn the fundamentals of winemaking.  We pride ourselves in our hands on approach to winemaking that results in remarkable wines.

Under the general direction of the Cellarmaster, successful applicants will have the opportunity to learn the harvest process including Crush Pad Operations, Fermentation Management, Barrel Operations and Winery Sanitation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES