Winery Production

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TITLE: Skilled Winery Worker

JOB CODE:23210

REPORTS TO: Foreman

LOCATION: Skylane Winery, CA

General Description of Duties:

Under the general direction of their foreman, the Skilled Cellar Worker performs a variety of work assignments including racking, pumping, clarifying and blending of juice and wine.  Operates and maintains filter, harvest work and is able to direct less skilled crewmembers.  Must be able to add, subtract, divide and multiply.  Assignments require work of a physical nature.

Specific Duties:

Position Summary:

Verite is hiring for Harvest 2020!

The wines of Verite, French for "truth" are the result of a combination of old world experience and new world fruit. Each wine is a distinct blend of unique components harvested from small vineyard blocks, culminating in a meticulously formed union of grape varieties, climate, soil expression, and winemaking technique. Vigneron Pierre Seillan refers to this methodology as droit su sol, "right of the soil". Verite is dedicated to crafting wines without compromise- wines that reflect the terrior in which they are grown.

Scope of Position:

This position is under the general direction of the Cellar Master and Cellar Foreperson. We are looking for an individual to join our growing team to make some great wines.

 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Position Title: Skilled Cellar Worker

REPORTS TO:  Cellarmaster
 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Under the general direction of the Cellar Master, the Skilled Cellar Worker carries out racking, pumping, clarifying and blending of juice/wine while observing safety and oenological protocols. Operates a variety of cellar equipment including filters and, grape crush equipment.  Skilled Cellar Worker seasonally acts as a supervisor to temporary staff during harvest and bottling.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:

This position is responsible for collecting grape berry samples from vineyards in Alexander Valley, preparing the samples for analysis, and processing them through laboratory equipment.  This position begins mid July and continues through to the end of October. Applicants must have a clean DMV record, valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a physical and drug screening.

This position is responsible for the following duties, including but not limited to:

JOB TITLE:Maintenance Technician

SUPERVISOR:Maintenance Manager

LOCATION:JFW Carneros

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, position installs, repairs, and performs preventative and emergency maintenance on a wide variety winery equipment. Additionally, the technician will perform repairs on support equipment, buildings, fixtures and systems at four sites in the Napa Valley. This is a day shift during non-harvest and swing shift during harvest.  Candidate must be able to respond to emergency call-ins on weekends and should expect to work 6 days a week from August through December.

ESSENTINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Description of Duties - Harvest Enologist

Under the general direction of the Winemaker, this position will provide technical and supervisory support to the winemaking team during harvest.

Specific Duties:

• Assist in organizing cellar operations, specifically punch down and pumpover scheduling.
• Support the winemaking team with work order writing and data entry.
• Implement technical and research programs and ensure that all procedural and quality control measures are adhered to.
• Assist Winemaker in maintaining accurate computer records for all internal wine movements and inventories.
• Arrange and participate in regular sensory evaluation trials.
• Special projects as assigned by supervisor.

Background and Experience

Job Description

JOB TITLE:Maintenance Technician

SUPERVISOR:Maintenance Manager

LOCATION:Skylane

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, this graveyard position installs, repairs, and performs preventative and emergency maintenance on a wide variety of still wine bottling line equipment that operates at 250 bottles per minute. Additionally, the technician will perform repairs on support equipment, buildings, fixtures and systems.

ESSENTINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: