Cellar Assistant
2 months ago
Paso Robles, California, United States
Justin Wines
Full time
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Cellar Worker I to join our team at JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery. As a key member of our harvest team, you will be responsible for assisting with various cellar operations, including bottling line procedures, wine blending, and cellar maintenance.
Key Responsibilities- Assist with general bottling line procedures, including loading box machines, applying pallet stickers, and stacking finished cases.
- Conduct visual inspections to identify any defects or inconsistencies in the bottling process.
- Mix tanks as needed for cold stability and sample tanks.
- Monitor temperature of wine tanks and make chemical and yeast additions as needed.
- Perform volume calculations for wine blending and wine movements.
- Transfer, rack, filter, and blend wines as needed.
- Assist with still wine barrel work, including cleaning, maintaining, and organizing barrels.
- Responsible for monitoring and replenishing cellar inventory of supplies.
- Assist with set up and clean up duties, including cleaning labeler parts, hosing down floors, and storing packaging materials.
- Sanitize cellar area equipment and tanks, maintaining a clean and organized work environment at all times.
- Prior harvest cellar experience required; 1 consecutive year of bottling preferred.
- Strong communication skills desired.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high levels of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
- Manual labor involved – ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds required.
- Flexible and willing to work overtime and weekends.
- Ability to work in a cold or hot climate daily.
- Must be able to perform basic calculations.
- Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental, and 401k with match eligibility.
- Opportunities for development and internal mobility.
- Manager and leadership training, biweekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings.
- Companywide problem-solving and continuous improvement training.
- Wonderful Giving – allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice.
- Company prioritizes wellness through its Wonderful NOW (Nourish Our Wellness) initiative, which provides a robust suite of wellness offerings, including access to mental health resources and life coaching, employee community groups, cash rewards for healthy habits, and on-demand fitness videos.