About the position
We are a premium wine company headquartered in Texas and encompassing industry-leading brands: William Chris, Skeleton Key, Grower Project, Yes We Can Wine/Sway Rosé, Uplift Vineyard and our newest brand in the portfolio, Wine For the People. We don’t follow trends, we create them. We are the leading producer of Texas-grown wine, we’re on a strong trajectory for future growth and brand expansion, and we are looking for ways to share a piece of our world with more people. At William Chris Vineyards we are all hands-on deck - all the time. The action never stops. Here, everyone appreciates that it takes a village to make the wheels turn day to day. Since we are growing fast, we’re looking to add a Cellar Worker to the team. The perfect candidate will be a team player who wears multiple hats and is looking to be a part of an exciting industry, while learning the skills of a world-class Cellar Hand.
Responsibilities
- Carry out all cellar activities assigned by the winemaking team
- Clean and sanitize winery equipment and hoses
- Clean and sanitize harvest equipment
- Assist in crush pad operations
- Perform filling, racking and cleaning barrels
- Make additions to fermenters, tanks and barrels
- Help maintain empty barrels
- Perform pump-overs and punch-downs
- Perform barrel topping and stirring
- Help track fermentation's (brix, and temperatures)
- Assist in laboratory tasks when needed
- Follow all procedures and protocols, including safety procedures
- Ask questions if procedures are not clear
- Immediately report any errors or out-of-the-ordinary circumstances in the cellar to the Winemaker, Assistant Winemaker or Cellar Master
- Maintain a clean and organized cellar
- Bottling line operations
- Filtering, fining, and finishing of wines
Requirements
- Flexibility to work in multiple locations
- Ability to stand for hours at a time
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
- Prior experience in a winery or cellar is preferred, but not required
- Oenology or Viticulture background is preferred, but not required
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 75% Company paid employee health, dental and vision insurance
- 401K
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Gym Membership
- 50% discount on our wines and wine allocation (free) depending on tenure
- Personal and professional development opportunities
