Living Roots Wine & Company LLC Harvest Cellar Hand Hammondsport, NY · Full time Company website

Apply for Harvest Cellar Hand

At Living Roots, we're building on a 170-year family legacy of winemaking, one that began six generations ago in South Australia. Today, we make wine on two different continents, in the regions around our two hometowns – the Finger Lakes of New York and the Adelaide Hills of South Australia.

*Pending experience, this position could be filled as Assistant Winemaker or Cellar Hand.

Cellar & Harvest Operations:

• Assist with day-to-day cellar operations as assigned by the Winemaker including but not limited to: rackings, sampling and analysis, fermentation management, barrel work, etc.
• Help process all incoming fruit [recording weights, hand-sorting, crushing/de-stemming, pressing, etc]
• Help clean and maintain all winery equipment [press, pumps, crusher, etc]
• If forklift certified, operate the forklift safely & according to company policy

Winery Maintenance & Organization:

• Assist in bottling and labeling to clear out cellar prior to harvest
• Help maintain the general cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of the winery
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation regulations, compliance regulations, liquor laws, inspections, and audits

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year's previous experience in a cellar hand or harvest intern role
• Due to timeline, must already have authorization to work in the U.S.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with the winemaking and tasting room teams
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and work on one’s feet for extended periods of time
• Ability to work long hours while maintaining a positive attitude
• Ability to work both independently with some supervision and amongst a team
• Reliable transportation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask, problem-solve and manage time effectively
• Experience with / certificate to operate a forklift