Job Description Position Summary

The Cellar Operator position oversees the daily operation of Cellar Equipment, strictly adhering to established work methods and safety protocols. The operator is also responsible for ensuring all processes consistently meet the highest quality standards, supporting an efficient, safe, and quality-driven production environment.

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.
• Basic understanding of chemical additives and cleaners
• Basic understanding of N2/CO2/Argon/ SO2
• 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.
• Understand and be an active participant in the 5S program. (Sort, Set in order, Standardize, Sweep, and Sustain).
• 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

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• 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 D.O/O2 meters
• Able to wear half and full-face respirator
• Able to enter confine spaces to perform tasks
• Computer skills/ down load of scanners
• Must be flexible with scheduling and changing tasks due to business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift certified operator with minimum of 2 years of experience; will work with two and four barrel racks and macro bins
• Prior winery cellar experience (3 – 6 months)

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

Soledad, California

Additional Locations Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Operations and Production:

The salary range for this role is:

$22.16 - $32.56

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).