Full Time: a position working 35+ hours per week. The starting pay range for this position begins at $16.75/hour but is based on the level of qualifications and relevant experience above the minimum requirements

The Winery Production Staff 1 position will support wine production at the Biltmore Wine Company. Specific assignments may be within and across bottling, the warehouse, and/or the cellar and can include: order preparation/delivery; invoicing, bottling , wine disgorging, fermentation, crushing, and barrel work. All assignments within the production process must be in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and should contribute to Biltmore's mission of offering world class products to guests. The Winery Product Staff 1 position will also provide general assistance and support to the department, leadership, and company

Essential Job Duties:

Warehouse
1. Prepare (build, wrap, and load pallets) and deliver orders.
2. Accurately fill and invoice orders.
3. Fulfills marketing special requests.
4. Assist with end of month inventory and reporting.

Bottling
1. Work bottling line
2. Work Sparkling Wine disgorging line.
3. Clean the bottling area
4. Assist in sanitizing bottling and filtration equipment
5. Movement of inventory

Cellar
1. Assist with crush/harvest equipment
2. Support fermentation and cold stabilization processes
3. Unload tankers.
4. Sample and measure tanker volumes.
5. Top, empty, fill, hydrate, and wash barrels.
6. Clean tanks and cellar

All
1. Keep assigned area clean and organized
2. Assist other departments as needed.
3. Comply with safety measures and procedures.
4. Possess general knowledge of winery equipment and equipment operation.
5. Understand wine making processes within other departments.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Able to certify on forklift operation.
2. Assist wine-makers with other wine making duties, as needed.
3.Possess basic computer skills.
4. Provide general assistance and support to departmental leadership and company as required.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma. Additional education, training, and/or certification(s) preferred. Must be able to certify on forklift operation. Combination of education/experience may be considered;
2. Basic knowledge of wine-making, wine warehouse, and or wine bottling experience strongly preferred.
3. Demonstrated commitment to delivery of world class internal/external guest service.
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to convey information, including technical data, clearly, concisely, and effectively to a variety of audiences.
5. Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills; ability to prioritize work under deadline and adjust accordingly, as situations change.
6. Ability to be proactive, take initiative, and troubleshoot is essential; good judgment when anticipating and addressing issues.
7. Keen attention to detail with a focus on quality and service.
8. Ability to work as a team player but also independently, if required,in a fast paced production environment.

Physical Requirements:

1. Must have or be able to obtain forklift certification .
2. Valid driver's license, and must be at least 21 years of age.
3. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the shift.
4. Ability to work effectively for 8 hour shifts and overtime as needed.
5. Must be able to climb stairs and ladders to access tanks, machinery, and equipment.
6. Full range of motion and manual dexterity to access and operate equipment; should be
able to bend, squat, crouch, kneel, reach overhead/below.