Rack & Riddle Custom Wine Services, #1 custom sparkling wine producer in the United States, is currently looking to fill a Cellar Tech III position on our Lodi Cellar Team.

The Cellar Tech I is responsible for supporting the cellar staff day-to-day activities such as: upkeep of cellar cleanliness and organizing cellar supplies.  Longer working hours during harvest season are required.  Other ancillary tasks and projects will be provided on an as needed basis.



Reports to: Cellar Lead and Cellar Master

Classification: Full-time, Non-exempt



Essential Responsibilities
 
Pump-overs and punch-downs.
Removing pomace from tanks.
Barrel filling, topping and stirring.
Available to work on production bottling lines area as need.
Tank and equipment sanitation.
Assist other cellar workers with tasks as assigned.
Other tasks, in any department, as assigned by Management.

A successful candidate’s background includes:

Exposure to and knowledge of cellar operations preferred but not required.
Ability to work outdoors in cool and hot temperatures.
Ability to work in cold, wet, noisy environments.
Ability to work safely and accurately in a fast-paced environment is required.
Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs. and work at catwalk heights of 25 feet.
Must be able to work nights, overtime and weekends.
Hours: Full Time (plus overtime).
Ability to work individually and within team to achieve daily cellar goals.
Ability to read/understand work orders.
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
Ability to multitask is necessary.


Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 50 pounds over short distances.
Must be ablet o sit, stand, walk, stretch, reach, grasp, crouch, turn, and kneel.


Summary

Established in 2007 in Northern California by wine industry veterans Rebecca Faust and Bruce Lundquist, Rack & Riddle was founded with the mission to craft superior sparkling wines. Through years of steadfast dedication and thoughtful expansion, Rack & Riddle has become the #1 custom sparkling wine producer in the United States with 3.5 million cases of capacity. An exceptional winemaking team dedicated to the mastery of sparkling wine supported by state-of-the-art technology, delivers turnkey grape-to-bottle, wine-to-bottle, and private label sparkling wine services with tank sizes ranging from 500 to 100,000 gallons. Four modern wineries located in Healdsburg, Geyserville and Lodi specialize in Méthode Champenoise, Charmat, and in-line carbonation solutions producing the best of all things sparkling. The company prides itself on being an upstanding member of the communities in which it operates and is committed to operating fairly, ethically, and sustainably.



Rack & Riddle is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This role’s compensation is anticipated to fit within the stated range. These figures represent what we reasonably expect to pay for this position, but the actual compensation offered will depend on numerous job-related factors, including but not limited to candidate skills, knowledge and education.