Worker, General Winery (Manufacturing)

Job Description

Company Summary

We are the producers, creators and marketers of beer, wine and spirits brands that people love. At Constellation Brands, we are driven to push boundaries and think beyond today to deliver products and experiences that resonate now, tomorrow, and well into the future. Because of this approach, we are the fastest-growing large CPG company in the U.S. at retail, with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our premium portfolio of iconic brands like Corona Extra, Modelo Especial, Kim Crawford, Robert Mondavi, Meiomi, The Prisoner, SVEDKA Vodka, High West Whiskey, and more drive industry-leading growth for us today. But we are just getting started. Our ability to stay on the forefront of consumer trends has fueled our success since our founding in 1945 and will guide us in creating the next generation of products and experiences Worth Reaching For.

Position Summary

The General Winery Worker position tends to the day-to-day operation of Cellar Processes. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. 

Responsibilities

• Under moderate supervision: perform Cellar I task: Clean & sanitize equipment, apply good housekeeping practices, perform wine movements, top barrels, add chemicals to wine, operate less complex equipment, measure and calculate workplace data, and perform confined space entry in wine tanks to install or remove oak.   

• Perform moderately complex cellar and barrel tasks including but not limited to assemble blends per Winemaker instructions, add fining agents for clarify wine, etc. 

• Operate moderately complex equipment such as lees filter, cross flow filter, press, etc. 

• Provide feedback to Winemaking, Cellar, and Barrel staff on best practices.    

• Understand and be an active participant in the 5S program. (Sort, set in order, Standardize, Sweep, 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. 

• Clean, sanitize and sterilize equipment, apply general housekeeping practices, carry out Reductive Handling/Non-Oxidative techniques, carry out the Sluicing process and measure and calculate routine workplace data.

• Operate the red fermenter pump over system.

• Carry out bulk wine shipping and receiving operations.

• Operate the rotary fermenter, prepare, and make additives and finings.

• Fill SO2 cylinders.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED 

• 2 – 5 years' Cellar Operator experience 

• Must be able to skillfully operate all basic Cellar equipment 

• 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 meters 

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Work Environment:

    -   Works outdoors/indoors

    -   Works in warm/cold climates

    -   Works in high places

    -   Works on wet surfaces

    -   Is exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals

    -   Works near moving, mechanical parts and lift truck traffic

    -   Must be able to move up to 55 lbs

    -   Primary office environment may be warehouse/distribution setting

Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Location

Gonzales, California

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Operations and Production

The salary range for this role is:

$15.55 - $22.37

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  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 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. 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).