Winemaker -Swedish Hill Winery

MARTIN FAMILY BRANDS LLC

Winemaker -Swedish Hill Winery

Romulus, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Paid Holidays

    Paid Life Insurance

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Bonus based on performance

    401(k)

    Purpose of the Job: Coordinate and supervise winemaking from the field to the package.

    Essential Job Functions:

    Duties: All aspects of wine operations, including but not limited to:

    Coordinate and supervise fruit/honey reception and processing

    Establish and maintain grower relations

    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 the 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 a 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 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 or more.

    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 a climate-controlled environment. However, on occasion, the employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.

    The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

    Work Schedule:

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