Delicato Family Wines Manteca , CA 95336
Posted 2 weeks ago
Work Location Delicato Vineyards Manteca
Position Purpose
Under general supervision, the Barrel Room Technician efficiently performs barrel room and cellar wine processing duties, operates general and complex winery equipment, trains less skilled employees, keeps accurate records and ensures work procedures are conducted in a safe and efficient manner.
Functional Responsibility
Essential Duties
Diligently follows safety, GMP, ISO and Food Safety procedures and policies to safeguard personal and team member's safety, wine quality and company property
Performs set-up and movement to and from barrels and tanks, performs ingredient additions to barrels
Maintains a high degree of barrel, bung, keg, tank and equipment sanitation practices
Operates high capacity electric forklifts to safely and efficiently move and high stack four-barrel racks
Ensures a high standard of inventory using scanners to keep accurate records of all wine movements, maintains accurate bay lot number placards, cross-references Infoview reports against scanned results prior to closing process orders
Performs bung checks, monitors room temp and humidity levels, provides feedback on any quality concerns to supervisor and winemaker
Efficiently monitors multiple assignments simultaneously
Takes initiative to maintain work area in a safe, professional and organized manner
Uses downtime productively by working on assigned projects, clean-up or assisting other team members
Non-Essential Duties
Receives and ships empty barrels using proper handling and lifting techniques that safeguard personal and team member safety
Operates power scrubber to maintain clean floors
Supports site lean initiatives by actively participating in 5S initiatives Participates in developing Standard Work Documents
Assists in cellar as needed performing general or skilled duties depending on job knowledge and experience, may perform simple cellar tasks, such as but not limited to lees and oak removal inside confined spaces (tanks).
Assists other departments as needed and may be provisionally reassigned to other departments based on business needs
May operate high reach equipment for the purpose of cleaning tanks, pipes and other winery facilities strictly adhering to safety practices
Other duties may be assigned
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Basic math skills, strong ability to multitask
Strong forklift skills are necessary, high stacking experience a plus, if no high stacking experience then candidate must be open to and willing to learn this skill
Certificates and Licenses
CA driver's license
Working Conditions
Work at protected heights of 45', indoors and outdoors with marked temperature and humidity changes, exposed to dust, fumes, gases and noisy equipment. Must be able to work extended hours during the harvest season and possible rotating shifts.
Physical Requirements
Extended periods of standing, bending, squatting, walking, and lifting up to 70 lbs. or half of body weight. Must be able to pass fit test and perform work while wearing respirators, perform work in confined spaces, utilizes hose key wrench to install and remove wine hoses. Occasional climbing, pushing and pulling.
Work Standards
Acts in a manner reflective of the Company culture of High Moral Standards, Innovation and Continuous Evolution, Trust in Team, Continuous Improvement, and Sustainable Relationships
Communicates, interacts, and works effectively with others; receptive to feedback and coaching; voices concerns in a constructive manner
Demonstrates commitment to safety first; communicates safety concerns; promotes a safe work environment based on established safety standards and training
Follows all Company policies and procedures
Additional Comments
Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
California Pay Transparency Disclaimer: This is a Non-Exempt position. The pay range for this position is $20.30 to $31.74. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data.
Delicato Family Wines offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits package. The core health insurance components include medical, dental and vision, where Delicato covers nearly the entire cost for employees and a large percentage for dependents. Additional health benefits include life, disability and flexible spending accounts. Other benefits include 401(k) with generous company match, discretionary profit sharing, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, wine & merchandise discounts, tuition reimbursement, gym discounts & many more
Delicato Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Delicato Family Wines