JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery is located in the Paso Robles region of California's Central Coast. We operate with a desire to make world class wines that reflect the unique soils and climate of the area. We take great pride in making Bordeaux-style blends and single varietals, combining Old World tradition with New World techniques.

We are seeking a Cellar Worker I to join our Wisteria Production team. This is a permanent full-time position with benefits (not just for harvest). Under general supervision, a Cellar Worker I assists with racking, pumping, clarifying and blending juice and wine and general bottling procedures. You will also be responsible to operate and care for filters, pumps, presses, hoses and other cellar equipment. You will help to check the temperature of tanks during fermentation, stabilizing and storage.

• Assists with general bottling line procedures such as loading the box machines, applying pallet stickers, stacking finished cases, and conducting visual inspections to identify any defects or inconsistencies
• Gases head space on partial tanks and records accurate measurement of volume
• Mixes tanks as needed for cold stability and samples tanks
• Monitors temperature of wine tanks
• Makes chemical and yeast additions to wine as needed
• Performs volume calculations for wine blending and wine movements
• Transfers, racks, filters, and blends wines as needed
• Assist with still wine barrel work
• Cleans, maintains and organizes barrels as needed
• Responsible for monitoring and replenishing cellar inventory of supplies
• Assists in set up and clean up duties, including cleaning of labeler parts, hosing down floors, and storing packaging materials
• Sanitizes cellar area equipment and tanks, maintaining a clean and organized work environment at all times
• Assists with all other harvest duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prior harvest cellar experience required; 1 consecutive year of bottling preferred
• Strong communication skills desired
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high levels of accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Manual labor involved – ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds required
• Flexible and willing to work overtime and weekends
• Ability to work in a cold or hot climate daily
• Must be able to perform basic calculations

Pay Range: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.

• Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility
• Opportunities for development and internal mobility
• Manager and leadership training, biweekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings
• Companywide problem solving and continuous improvement training
• Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
• Company prioritizes wellness through its Wonderful NOW (Nourish Our Wellness) initiative, which provides a robust suite of wellness offerings such as access to mental health resources and life coaching, employee community groups, cash rewards for healthy habits, and on-demand fitness videos

Located in Paso Robles, JUSTIN® Vineyards & Winery was founded in 1981 and is known for crafting world- class wines using Bordeaux grape varieties, including the iconic ISOSCELES® blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The Vineyard estate, located at 11680 Chimney Rock Road, features a Tasting Room, luxury five-star accommodations at the JUST Inn®, and a Restaurant—making it one of the only wineries on the Central Coast to offer all three options.  In September 2018, a new second location, the JUSTIN Downtown Tasting Room opened introducing an expansive wine-tasting bar, lounge, and a full dining room that’s situated prominently on the square along Downtown City Park in the heart of Paso Robles. In addition to its stellar hospitality, JUSTIN consistently receives top honors around the world, establishing itself as a leader in New World Bordeaux-style winemaking. JUSTIN wines are available through discerning fine wine retailers and restaurants throughout the United States, or directly from the Winery via JUSTIN’s Tasting Room, online store or to members of the exclusive JUSTIN Wine Society wine club. To discover more about JUSTIN, visit www.justinwine.com.We are pleased to share with you The Wonderful Company’s new Corporate Social Responsibility website: www.csr.wonderful.com.

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