Cellar Operator I - Booker Winery at Constellation Brands in Paso Robles, California

Job Description:

Job Description

Position Summary

The Cellar Operator position tends to the day-to-day operation of Cellar Equipment and the sanitary state of the cellar environment. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Responsibilities

• Under moderate supervision, performs basic, routine Cellar and Barrel Room tasks including but not limited to: cleaning and sanitizing Cellar fittings, hoses, fixed process lines, tanks, barrels, and grape and wine processing equipment.


• Use of chemical additives and cleaners


• Use of N2/CO2/Argon/SO2 gasses


• Wine movements – set-up and movement of wine and juice to and from tanks, barrels, and tanker trucks.


• Make additions to wine and juice after a confirmation of the calculations by a Cellar Supervisor or Manager.


• Operates all types of pumps including centrifugal, positive displacement, air pumps and other Cellar equipment.


• Measure and calculate routine workplace data.


• Responsible for compliance with CBI sustainability policies and practices which are economically viable, socially acceptable and environmentally sound.  This is done by supporting programs at each location for conservation, energy efficiency, and recycling, which are critical for our operations to achieve tangible environmental results.


• Follow safe operating procedures, support safety programs and policies to safeguard personal safety, company property, environmental and team member’s safety.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED


• Minimum of 6 months of winery production experience


• Must be able to work various shifts and overtime as needed


• Must be able to operate machinery


• Must know how to use hand tools


• Must possess basic math skills


• Must be able to use DO/O2 meters


• Able to wear half and full-face respirator if required


• Able to enter confined spaces to perform tasks


• Computer skills


• Forklift certified operator with preference for 2 years of experience


• Must be flexible with scheduling and changing tasks due to business needs


• Fluent Spanish strongly preferred


• Must be at least 21 years of age

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit


• Must be able to move up to 55 lbs


• Use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms


• Climb or balance stairs/ladders


• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear


• Must have close vision, distant vision, and ability to adjust focus, peripheral vision


• Must be able to stand for extended periods at a time


• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive a car and travel via plan/train as needed


• Works outdoors/indoors


• Works in warm/cold climates


• Works on wet surfaces


• Is exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals


• Works near moving, mechanical parts and lift truck traffic

Location

Paso Robles, California

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Operations and Production

The salary range for this role is:

$19.63 - $28.84

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.  At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

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