Position: Assistant Winemaker
Department: Production (Cellar)
Direct Manager: Assistant Winemaker
Salary: Salary Exempt ($63,000-$72,000 Annually)
Status: Fulltime
About us:Maryhill Winery is located in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge near Goldendale Washington, one of the Northwest's Premier wineries. We work with 30 varietals in 200 to 30 000 case lots from fruit all over Washington and Oregon. We have an exciting opportunity to join Maryhill Winery.
The assistant will be included in all aspects of the winery, crush pad operations, cellaring, lab, warehouse, and oversight of overall wine quality and procedures throughout the winery. The position demands strong organizational skills, finely tuned senses, and a strong work ethic; being flexible and adaptive to changing priorities of management is essential.
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Winemaker the Assistant Winemaker assists and participates in the execution of wine production to ensure that the highest quality wines are being made for all brands crushed, fermented, and aged at the Winery.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Timely and proficiently ensures all aspects of cellar work.
Organizes and maintains cellar records for all barrel and wine transactions.
Orders and maintains cellar supplies.
Directs the work of the cellar crew in all activities.
Ensures safety training, protocols, and practices at all times.
Responsible for the training, motivation, and development of the cellar crew.
Provides effective leadership and supervision.
Monitors performance and communicates with management.
Operation and maintenance of cellar and harvest equipment.
Assist where required during busy harvest season; working extended periods of time as required which can be numerous consecutive days.
Responsible for the ongoing QC of wines.
Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all fermentation supplies, and basic facility maintenance items.
Oversight in compliance with winery and OSHA safety protocols and procedures.
Assist in blending trials.
Assists with transfer in bond paperwork ensuring accurate accounting on bonded storage and transfers to aid in TTB filings. Maintains meticulous records of all winemaking activities and protocols.
Must be flexible in work assignments.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BS in Fermentation Science or Enology.
Minimum of five years of related experience.
Knowledge of wines and wine production.
Demonstrated skills in compiling, analyzing, and reporting.
Proficiency in computer skills in programs such as Microsoft Office.
Proficient competence in all subordinates’ duties and tasks.
Proficient competence in cellar protocols and procedures.
Excellent verbal, oral, and written communication skills.
Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement focus.
Ability to step into any position whenever needed.
Effective execution and project management skills.
Ability to understand and set priorities, workflow, and deadlines.
Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to make sound judgments and good decisions timely.
Ability to work effectively independently or in teams.
Demonstrated ability to perform basic mathematics and calculate figures to continue to develop skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work in a varied temperature environment from cold to hot.
Ability to work within a noise level that can be consistently moderate to loud at times.
Ability to work with hazardous chemicals.
Ability to work extended hours consecutive days during heavy production periods.
Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs.
Ability to safely operate a forklift.
Ability to work at a computer station and operation of office equipment.
Ability to understand and operate all facility equipment.
Ability to work on your feet for long periods of time, on concrete, walking for distances, up and down stairs, or standing in place.
Ability to work long hours and/or 7 days a week during critical times without adversely affecting performance.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Competitive annual salary of $63,000-$72,000
Employee discount
Sick & Paid time off
Paid holidays (7 observed)
Benefit plans available (Medical, Dental & Vision)
401(k) & 401(k) matching
Employee assistance program