Skilled Cellar Worker (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Kenwood Vineyards

  Kenwood, California

Pernod Ricard has established itself as number one in the premium segment and co-leader in the Wines & Spirits sector operating through over 80 affiliates and 70 countries worldwide. 

Pernod Ricard Winemakers is the premium wine division of Pernod Ricard and boasts one of the world’s most diverse portfolios of premium wines such as Jacob’s Creek in Australia, Brancott Estate in New Zealand, Campo Viejo from Spain, Graffigna in Argentina, Helen Mountain from China and Kenwood Vineyards & Mumm Napa in California. 

At Pernod Ricard Winemakers we offer you a purpose, a place to explore your potential, to grow, think, dream and create. We embrace diversity, reward imagination and create change. We listen to the needs of our employees and create an environment that helps you thrive.

Position Summary: 

Under the supervision of the Cellar Master, this position performs routine cellar duties related to operating and caring for filters, pumps, presses, hoses and other cellar equipment. May direct less skilled workers. May assist in the training of less skilled workers. Carries out moderate to advanced tasks such as optimizing filtration equipment requiring considerable judgment, independent analysis and detailed knowledge of the position and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

•  Follow all cellar protocols, standards and procedures
•  Load and unload trucks and press operation
•  Efficient filter operation, velo pressure, lees, and crossflow filtration
•  Centrifuge operation
•  Chemical additions to wine and juice
•  Cleaning and Sanitation in all areas (facility and equipment)
•  Equipment set-up 
•  Basic maintenance through visual inspection and report problems
•  Balance work orders
•  Wine transfer, racking and blending
•  Understanding of barrel operations, racking, filling and topping
•  Other duties assigned by Cellar Master

Skills / Qualifications / Experience:

Essential: 
•  Minimum 3 years of cellar experience operating and caring for filters, pumps, presses, hoses and other cellar equipment. 
•  Experienced in operating Crossflow Filter, Centrifuge, and Presses.
•  High school diploma or equivalent

Desirable:
•  Leadership or supervisory experience 
•  Computer literacy
•  Forklift experience

Special Conditions: 

•  Flexible working hours and overtime may be required
•  Harvest shift work
•  Sporadic requirement to work or travel to other facilities instate
•  Commitment to promoting wine knowledge and culture
•  Work is performed in a typical field environment with moderate demands for movement and lifting.

This full-time position is eligible for company provided benefits.