What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cellar Hand position at Amaterra Winery?
Overview:
QUALIFICATIONS:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The Cellar Hand supports winery production through all stages of winemaking, including grape processing, fermentation, cellar operations, sanitation, and wine transfers. This hands-on role helps maintain wine quality, cleanliness, and safety while supporting the winemaking team throughout the production cycle.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with grape receiving, sorting, crushing, pressing, and other harvest activities.
- Perform cellar operations, including tank and barrel filling, racking, wine transfers, and blending preparation as directed.
- Clean and sanitize tanks, barrels, hoses, pumps, equipment, and production areas.
- Monitor fermentation activity and assist with routine wine sampling and additions under the direction of the winemaking team.
- Maintain accurate records of cellar activities, wine movements, and production procedures.
- Safely operate pumps, hoses, forklifts, and other winery equipment as trained and authorized.
- Assist with barrel maintenance, topping, organization, and cellar inventory.
- Follow established quality control, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient cellar and production environment.
- Support bottling, packaging, and other winery operations as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support winery production and seasonal demands.
GENERAL JOB EXPECTATIONS:
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and cleanliness.
- Ability to follow instructions, work safely, and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous winery, cellar, brewery, or food production experience preferred.
- Must be a United States citizen or possess a valid work permit.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to bend, kneel, climb stairs or ladders, and work in confined or damp cellar environments.
- Ability to work around wet floors, varying temperatures, cleaning chemicals, and winery production equipment while following safety procedures.
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