Description

O’Neill Vintners & Distillers was founded in 2004 with a simple idea from our founder, Jeff O’Neill, that great wines should be enjoyed by all. We believe those wines must be of exceptional quality centered around our core belief that doing the right thing for our employees, consumers, partners, and the planet, is key to a sustainable future. As our family-owned business has grown, so has our belief in business as a force for good—we are proud to be an industry leader in sustainability and a Certified B Corporation.

With operations in Larkspur, Parlier/Reedley, and Paso Robles, CA, we are one of California’s largest wineries, with an award-winning portfolio of consumer brands that includes Line 39, FitVine, Harken Chardonnay, Rabble, Charles Woodson’s Intercept, Robert Hall, Allegro Cellars and BrandyLab.

The Cellar Technician 1 will assist in all phases of wine making process, as well as care, maintenance, and sanitation of all equipment and facilities. Candidates should strive to learn something new each day while being proactive and attentive to crafting high-end wines.

Requirements

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Able to read and understand work orders
• Able to gauge tanks accurately
• Must understand and obey all safety and work rules
• Be neat and clean in appearance
• Assist in unloading trucks at crop reception
• Make crush additions at crop reception
• Safely and effectively clean the crop reception area
• Water back fresh crush pomace
• Rehydrate yeast and inoculate fermenters
• Make fermentation additions
• Pump over red fermenters
• Safely and effectively clean pump over apparatus
• Clean and sanitize general winery equipment
• Load bulk trucks as per requirements
• Mix and sample wine tanks
• Fill and empty wine barrels
• Make additions to and top wine barrels
• Operate forklift

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• One to two years experience in wine or related industry preferred
• Ability to work any shift 7 days a week
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Must have current California driver’s license

CULTURAL BEHAVIORS

O’Neill team members are Forward Thinkers. Hard Working without Drama. Friendly Problem Solvers who work as One Team to Always Deliver.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Regularly required to roll, move, and/or lift 60-gallon wine barrels when needed
• Must be able to stand, stoop, lean, lift and squat
• Work long hours during peak period
• Climb stairs and ladders
• Ability to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in the wine cellar where temperatures are cool and noise level is usually moderate to high at times
• Exposed to outside temperatures on a regular basis

O’Neill Vintners & Distillers offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) with a company match, Paid Time Off, holidays, and more.

O’Neill Vintners & Distillers is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

All candidates must pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen and adhere to all Company, Federal, and State Food Safety Regulations and Policies. This organization participates in E-Verify.