Cellar Intern - Lodi (Summer)
About The Position
The Winemaking Cellar Intern role is focused on process studies and improvement projects that will enhance quality, raise equipment performance and/or increase process capacity within the cellar, winemaking operation. The role will focus on one or two assigned projects (Lodi – water savings associated with tank sanitation) with a defined scope within the wine making operation. Projects will involve the collection, analysis and interpretation of process-related data to support an intended goal. The position provides an opportunity to experience the operation of a modern, large winery and apply classroom studies to a real-world environment in a high paced environment.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled at a college or university working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Enology or Engineering (Process, Mechanical, Industrial or Packaging)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow through with projects.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, proven ability to communicate effectively and work well with other employees.
- Work independently without Supervision.
- An active interest in experiencing large wine production facility and processes.
- Strong Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, CAD, Windows folders/files).
- Understanding of queuing theory and theory of constraints.
- Comfortable working in a food manufacturing environment.
- Have a good understanding of process mapping, constraint identification and process optimization.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Responsibilities
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with multiple departments and team members.
- Collaborate with cellar team members from various operational/production departments.
- Facilitate, design and lead the date collection effort for assigned project.
- Conduct time studies and create process maps.
- Create drawings, spreadsheets, notes and procedures associated with the projects assigned as required.
- Learn, understand & appreciate company policies and procedures pertaining to safety and Safe Quality Food (SQF).
- Prepare a formal report of work performed, findings and conclusions and present said report to a group of TFE leaders.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
