Operator, Cellar I - The Prisoner Wine Company

Sonoma CA

Description

Job Description Located in beautiful southern Sonoma, Quarry Lake Winery is a production facility within The Prisoner Wine Company family. The winery is named for the lake on the property which was previously a rock quarry. Rocks from the quarry line the crush pad and a historic rock crusher located at the entrance to our winery is depicted in our logo. The Cellar Operator position tends to the day-to-day operation of Cellar Equipment. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. Responsibilities Under moderate supervision, performs basic, routine Cellar and Barrel Room tasks including but not limited to: cleaning and sanitizing Cellar fittings, hoses, fixed process lines, tanks, barrels, and grape and wine processing equipment. Wine movements – set-up and movement of wine and juice to and from tanks, barrels, and tanker trucks. Make additions to wine and juice after a confirmation of the calculations by a Cellar Supervisor or Manager. Operate pumps, hoists, and other Cellar equipment. Understand and be an active participant in the 7S program. (Sort, Set in order, Standardize, Sweep, Sustain, Safety, and Stop). Measure and calculate routine workplace data. Responsible for compliance with CBI sustainability policies and practices which are economically viable, socially acceptable, and environmentally sound. This is done by supporting programs at each location for conservation, energy efficiency, and recycling, which are critical for our operations to achieve tangible environmental results. Follow safe operating procedures, support safety programs and policies to safeguard personal safety, company property, environmental and team member’s safety. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma/ GED Minimum of 6 months of winery production experience Must be able to work various shifts and overtime as needed Must be able to operate machinery Must know how to use hand tools Must possess basic math skills Must be have general understanding of computers Physical Requirements/Work Environment Must be able to stand, walk, sit Must be able to move up to 55 lbs Use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms Climb or balance stairs/ladders Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear Must have close vision, distant vision, and ability to adjust focus, peripheral vision Must be able to stand for extended periods of time Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive a car and travel via plan/train as needed Works outdoors/indoors Works in warm/cold climates Works on wet surfaces Is exposed to loud noise, fumes, and/or toxic chemicals Works near moving, mechanical parts and lift truck traffic