Winemaker- Montezuma Winery Seneca Falls Location

Martin Family Wineries & Distilleries

Winemaker- Montezuma Winery Seneca Falls Location

Seneca Falls, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    6 paid Holidays

    Life Insurance

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Essential Job Functions: Duties: All aspects of the wine operations including but not limited to:

    Establish and maintain grower relations

    Coordinate and supervise fruit/honey reception and processing

    Maintain detailed records of winemaking operations and data

    Development of adherence to standard operating procedures, safety protocols, and cGMP

    Adherence to TTB guidelines for wine production and reporting

    Training and supervision of winery staff

    Manage all aspects of premium wine production including but not limited to:

    Raw material processing

    Fermentation management

    Wine movements and additions

    Laboratory analysis/bench trials

    Sensory evaluation of wines in process and identification/mitigation of faults

    Centrifugation/filtration

    Stabilization

    Fining

    Packaging

    Maintenance, cleaning, and sanitation of winery equipment, vessels, and facility

    Tracking and maintaining inventory of winemaking and packaging materials

    Development of and adherence to production forecasts and deadlines

    Public relations, when necessary

    Knowledge and Skills Required:

    Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from 4-year college or university; and two to four years related experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates and licenses:

    Valid Driver’s 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 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 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); and works 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, weekends and flexible during harvest period (extended hours when needed)