AddressAs a Cellar Hand, you will play a crucial role in all aspects of wine production, from grape harvest to despatch. You will work closely with our winemaking team to ensure the highest standards of quality and consistency are maintained throughout the winemaking process. This hands-on role requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a passion for the art of winemaking.
Cellar Hands will report to the Cellar Supervisor(s) and the Operations Manager, working as part of a team responsible for day-to-day cellar activities, including:
• Operating equipment such as wine pumps, presses and filtration systems
• Manual labour
• Grape receival and vintage-related tasks
• Perform fermentation management tasks, including monitoring temperatures and conducting pump-overs and punch-downs.
• Transferring, racking, blending, and additions operations
• Tanker/container loading/unloading
• Conduct barrel maintenance tasks, such as filling, topping, and cleaning barrels.
• Cellar hygiene, including tank cleaning to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Any other cellar tasks within the winery
Experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous:
• Crusher operations
• Centrifuge
• Chilling/heat exchange
• Pressing
• Cross-flow filtration
• High solids cross-flow
• Export container loading, including use of lenticular filter
Training will be provided if you do not currently have experience in these areas.
Training and Qualifications:
• Current and valid Driver's License
• Current Forklift License (High Risk Work License) - advantageous but not essential
• Confined Space Training - advantageous but not essential (training can be provided)
• Certificate III in Food Processing (Wine) - Cellar Stream - advantageous but not essential
• Cellar experience - advantageous but not essential
• Safe working practice compliance - essential
Skills:
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong communication, literacy, and numeracy skills
• Excellent time management capabilities
• Great record-keeping and strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to train others (we have new personnel for the vintage season every year)
• Safety-conscious
• Motivated and keen to work
Vintage typically occurs in February, March, and April but could start early (January) and/or finish late (May), depending on the season. During this time, we run a two-week day/night rotating shift with work hours ranging from 8-10 hours a day, potentially extending to longer shifts. Weekend shifts will be limited to one day each weekend and will be shorter in length. You will be required to work flexible hours during Vintage (rotating shift) including overtime and some weekend work.
To Apply:
Please forward your cover letter and resume:
• Via email using the 'APPLY FOR JOB' link
• Via post to Coonawarra Jack Winery Pty Ltd, PO Box 322, Coonawarra SA 5263
Applications will be assessed upon receipt and will officially close on 14th July 2024
We look forward to welcoming motivated and enthusiastic individuals to our team!
