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Req ID: 6488

Department: Winemaking

Status: Seasonal, Nonexempt

Location: St Helena, California (US-CA)

Workplace Location: On-Site

Job Summary:

To assist in the harvest season by receiving grape deliveries and support the winemaking and laboratory departments.

Essential Functions:

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.

Document details of grape loads including weigh tag number, grower and varietal

Ensure grape loads comply with the scheduled deliveries and winemaking specifications

Document analyses and observations including temperature, brix, rot, and outstanding debris (canes, irrigation parts, any materials other than grapes)

Operation of robotic sampling arm and manual crusher/sampler as needed

Use of wine tracking software

Maintain excellent communication with drivers, grower relations, lab and winemaking staff

Stock sampling and testing supplies

Keep receiving area clean and organized at all times

Responsible for understanding the Food Safety and Quality Management System and related activities, including SQF standards

Food Safety Responsibility: Report problems with the food safety system to supervisor

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma, emphasis in science and college units preferred

Experience: not required, winery experience preferred

Ability to take direction, communicate effectively and work well with a team

Strong organization skills

Basic computer skills

Flexibility to respond to frequently changing demands and deadlines

Valid California Driver's license and clean DMV report

Working Conditions:

Moderate to heavy physical work with outdoor exposure

Standing for long periods of time, walking and lifting of up to 55 pounds

Working on various shifts including early morning

Long and irregular hours during peak periods

Comply with all personal protective equipment requirements which may include lab coat, footwear, ear plugs and safety glasses

Exposure to various chemicals, forklifts, trucks, machinery and moving parts in lab and production areas

Salary Range: $ $24.60

The starting pay will be based on several factors, including but not limited to experience, training, education, and geographic location. TFE offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, PTO, wellness programs and fertility and family building benefits. We also provide a 401(k) plan where TFE may make a discretionary profit-sharing contribution.

Trinchero Family Estates provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Trinchero Family Estates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.