Harvest Enologist

Job Description

Company Summary

Constellation Brands is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and Italy. We offer a wide range of exciting career opportunities in sales, marketing, operations, production, finance and administration. As a part of the Constellation team, employees are encouraged to improve their skills and performance throughout their careers through various professional and educational development programs. Constellation provides a robust onboarding program in addition to ongoing training initiatives to help employees integrate into the organization quickly and maximize their growth potential.

Position Summary

Assist the Winemaker in grape and wine processing and finishing operations. This may include some or all of the following:  Lab management, supervision during crush and relief at other times, special winemaking projects, inventory management, plan development and other assignments.

Responsibilities

• Daily monitoring of yeast development, health and growth through Microscopy, cell counts, viability, and bacteria identification with Gram staining.
• Monitoring of fermentation activity, create fermentation charts which indicate possible problem fermentations.
• Daily set-up, monitoring and sampling of Micro-oxygenation tanks.
• Conducting fining trials under instruction from winemakers.
• Log results of fining trials and experiments.
• Regular physical inventory of winemaking supplies using bar code scanner and uploading data from scanner to Excel.
• Research projects to collect objective data of quality and process improvements
• Set up tastings.
• Help with administrative work, such as correcting work orders and updating the board.
• Clean winemaking tasting room, glasses, etc.
• Pull samples if necessary.

Qualifications

Education Required  
High School /GED required
Enology or related field preferred
Equivalent combination of education & experience is acceptable.
Experience in winery and laboratory operations preferred
Good communication skills – oral and written. Able to work independently with a minimum of supervision

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, dust, 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
• Occasional travel with ability to work weekends and overtime.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Ability to stand and walk over rough terrain in a predominantly outdoor environment. Requires frequent and repetitive bending. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above information is representative of the work performed in this position, however it is not all-inclusive.  The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is similar or related to the essential duties and responsibilities.

$19 - $25

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).

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Location

St. Helena, California

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Sales

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).