Assistant Winemaker

Martin Family Wineries & Distilleries

Assistant Winemaker

Seneca Falls, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Essential Job Functions: Duties: Assists the winemaker in all aspects of the wine production, including but not limited to:

    Fruit/juice reception and processing

    Laboratory analysis

    Wine and juice movement

    Fermentation management

    Making additions to wine and juice

    Filtration

    Centrifugation

    Packaging

    Supervision and training of winery staff

    Development of adherence to standard operating procedures

    Development of adherence to safety protocols

    Sensory evaluation of wines in progress and bench trials

    Maintenance, cleaning, and sanitation of winery equipment

    Maintenance, cleaning, and sanitation of the production facility

    Tracking and reporting inventory of winemaking materials

    Transport of equipment, product, and vessels with a forklift

    Public relations, when necessary

    Knowledge and Skills Required: Associate's degree (A.A./A.S) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; and one to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates and licenses: Valid Driver’s License License Forklift certification

    Physical Demands:

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

    Work Environment:

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work in high, precarious places and risk of electric shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions and vibration.

    The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

    Work Schedule:

    This position requires you to be available days, nights, and flexible during the harvest period (extended hours when needed)