Cellar Harvest Associate (seasonal)
Full TimeJob Description
Join Chaddsford Winery’s production team as a seasonal *Cellar Harvest Associate* and gain hands-on experience during one of the most exciting times of the winemaking year. In this entry-level role, you’ll assist with grape processing, fermentation, barrel and tank work, bottling operations, and cellar sanitation while working alongside our winemaking team.
Harvest is physically demanding and often requires long hours, but it offers an excellent opportunity to build practical cellar experience and learn the fundamentals of winemaking. This seasonal position requires regular availability through December.
Whether you’re a student, recent graduate, or simply passionate about wine, if you’re dependable, hardworking, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we’d love to hear from you.
*Essential Duties (including, but not limited to): *
* Performs basic barrel & tank work under guidance: cleaning, blending, racking, filling, disgorging, topping, additions, stirring, etc.
* Performs fermentation support under guidance: monitors Brix, temperature, pH, pump-overs, punch-downs, and transfers
* Performs bottling line tasks in various workstations under guidance: operates and sanitizes filters, cleans hoses and fittings
* Maintains cellar cleanliness and sanitization: cleans tanks, barrels, equipment, crush-pad, and workspaces while complying with the respiratory requirements for application of SO2
* Responsible for the proper setup, use, and care of all cellar equipment
* Adheres to all established safety and quality guidelines
* Communicates effectively with coworkers and supervisors
* Helps move bins, pallets, and barrels; pitch in wherever needed
* Accepts additional duties as assigned to keep harvest on track
*Expectations:*
* Must have a genuine positive attitude and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment
* Maintains a professional image whenever representing the winery
* Takes initiative: anticipates needs, flags issues, and suggests improvements
* Must have flexibility with scheduling and willingness to work various schedules
* Will require occasional overtime and weekend work as needed. May also require on-call status for emergencies, including some extended hours, weekends, and holidays as the demands dictate
*Physical Requirements:*
* Requires considerable physical activity: standing, walking, bending, reaching, twisting, climbing ladders, shoveling. Ability to lift and carry 50lbs
* Ability to move around the entire production building throughout the day. Most work will be inside a production facility, where ear protection, safety shoes, and eye protection may be required
* Ability to climb stairs and ladders, climb over and under obstacles, and generally move about in a warehouse and manufacturing environment while inspecting, observing, and managing operations
* Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, heights, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises
*Working Conditions:* This role involves routine exposure to outdoor conditions, including bees, yellow jackets, wasps, and other flying insects, outdoor temperatures, and all weather conditions. Work also requires the ability and willingness to climb ladders and work at elevated heights as part of the regular job duties.
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* On-the-job training
Application Question(s):
* To be considered for this position, we require applicants to submit our company’s employment application. Please visit our website to complete your application.
https://www.chaddsford.com/pages/employment
* This is a physically demanding mostly outdoor position. What previous jobs or experiences have you had that make you qualified for this role?
* This is a temporary seasonal position which requires regular availability through December. Generally shifts start at 7:00 am and end at 3:00 pm. What days of the week are you available to work this schedule?
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Required)
Language:
* English (Required)
Work Location: In person
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