Wine Production I - Warehouse - Full Time

Job Description

The starting pay range for this position begins at $19.00/hour and is based on the level of qualifications and relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Please note: This position is located at our Oval Road Warehouse in Arden, NC, and is not based on Biltmore Estate property.

Job Summary

The Winery Production Staff 1 position will support wine production at the Biltmore Wine Company. Specific assignments may be within and across bottling, the warehouse, and/or the cellar, and can include: order preparation/delivery; invoicing; bottling; wine disgorging; fermentation; crushing; and barrel work. All assignments within the production process must comply with local, state, and federal regulations and should contribute to Biltmore's mission of offering world-class products to guests. The Winery Product Staff 1 position will also provide general assistance and support to the department, leadership, and the company.

Full-time: a position working 35 hours per week.

Schedules can vary but are generally 7 am - 3:30 pm, M-F.

Essential Job Duties

Warehouse

• Prepare (build, wrap, and load pallets) and deliver orders.
• Accurately fill and invoice orders.
• Fulfill marketing special requests.
• Assist with end-of-month inventory and reporting.
  
  

Bottling

• Work bottling line
• Work the Sparkling Wine disgorging line.
• Clean the bottling area
• Assist in sanitizing bottling and filtration equipment
• Movement of inventory
  
  

Cellar

• Assist with crush/harvest equipment
• Support fermentation and cold stabilization processes
• Unload tankers.
• Sample and measure tanker volumes.
• Top, empty, fill, hydrate, and wash barrels.
• Clean tanks and cellar
  
  

All

• Keep assigned area clean and organized
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Comply with safety measures and procedures.
• Possess general knowledge of winery equipment and equipment operation.
• Understand wine-making processes within other departments.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Able to certify on forklift operation.
• Assist winemakers with other winemaking duties, as needed.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Provide general assistance and support to departmental leadership and the company as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma. Additional education, training, and/or certification(s) preferred. Must be able to certify on forklift operation. A combination of education/experience may be considered.
• Basic knowledge of wine-making, wine warehouse, and/or wine bottling experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivery of world-class internal/external guest service.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to convey information, including technical data, clearly, concisely, and effectively to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills; ability to prioritize work under a deadline and adjust accordingly, as situations change.
• Ability to be proactive, take initiative, and troubleshoot is essential; good judgment when anticipating and addressing issues.
• Keen attention to detail with a focus on quality and service.
• Ability to work as a team player but also independently, if required, in a fast-paced production environment.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must have or be able to obtain forklift certification.
• Valid driver's license and must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the shift.
• Ability to work effectively for 8-hour shifts and overtime as needed.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders to access tanks, machinery, and equipment.
• Full range of motion and manual dexterity to access and operate equipment; should be
  
  

able to bend, squat, crouch, kneel, and reach overhead/below.