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 General Winery Worker will assist in all phases of the winemaking process, as well as care, maintenance, and sanitation of all equipment and facilities. Note: This posting is for the conversion of temps currently working at O'Neill who have met their conversion threshold of 580 hours. 

Requirements

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.

•  Must understand and obey all safety and work rules
•  Must read and understand work orders
•  Gauge tanks accurately
•  Add ingredients to wine
•  Sluice pomace from tanks into presses 
•  Transfer distilling material
•  Clean up and sanitize equipment
•  Load and offload bulk tanker trucks
•  Mix and sample product tanks
•  Measure solids from equipment center samples
•  Assist Racker/Blender and Operators with building lines and wine transfers
•  Manage effluent water application to fields
•  Record and report effluent water applications
•  Maintain effluent water system, sprinkler, pumps, and solids management system. 
•  Support farming/vineyard operations. 

Qualifications

• Must have completed 580 hours of temp work at O'Neill 
• One to two years’ experience in wine or related industry preferred
• Food Processing experience 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
• Ability to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds 
• Ability to adhere to companies’ 4 core standards: Trust, Ingenuity, Forward Thinking, and 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 periods
• Climb stairs
• Must be neat and clean in appearance 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in 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.