Enologist

JOB STATEMENT: This position is responsible for assisting Assistant Winemakers, Winemakers, Senior Winemaker, and Director of Winemaking in preparing wines for final blends for bottling, works with the Analytical Laboratory to coordinate analyses, and Cellar to coordinate process orders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Understand and comply with all ISO9001, HACCP and GMP requirements and processes
• Dedicated to crafting quality wines, providing value to our customers, and continuing to improve
• Works with department manager to supervise winery operations in relation to wine quality
• Write process orders for all production related tasks from harvest to bottling when directed
• Conduct and manage experiments, including reporting the results, in relation to wine quality
• Work as a team with all winemakers on all blends to insure wine profiles are being adequately filled and bottling requirements are met on time
• Responsible for adhering to state and federal regulations
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of the winemaking process and procedures

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Enology and Viticulture or other Science related field
• Experience with both the practical and technical aspects of the winemaking process

Knowledge of:

• Excel and Word
• How to conduct experiments and run lab trails

Ability to:

• Must possess excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills
• Conduct and manage experiments, including reporting the results, in relation to wine quality

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sit for an extensive period of time
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Perform tasks using standard computer equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Limited noise level
• Indoor & Outdoor climate

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

• Side shield safety glasses, safety vest, head/ear protection and proper footwear when in production facility