Seasonal Cellar Support - Robert Hall Winery at O'Neill Beverages Co., LLC

Description

O’Neill Vintners & Distillers was founded in 2004 with a simple idea from our founder, Jeff O’Neill, that great wines should be enjoyed by all. We believe those wines must be of exceptional quality, centered around our core belief that doing the right thing for our employees, consumers, partners, and the planet is key to a sustainable future. As our family-owned business has grown, so has our belief in business as a force for good. We are proud to be an industry leader in sustainability and a Certified B Corporation.

We are one of California's largest wineries, with operations in Larkspur, Sonoma, Paso Robles, and Parlier, CA. Our award-winning portfolio of consumer brands includes Line 39, FitVine, Harken Chardonnay, Rabble, Charles Woodson’s Intercept, Robert Hall, Allegro Cellars, Ram’s Gate, Substance, ViNO, 209 Gin, and BrandyLab.

The Cellar Technician 1 will assist in all phases of the winemaking process, as well as care, maintenance, and sanitation of all equipment and facilities. Candidates should strive to learn something new each day, while being proactive and attentive to crafting high-end wines.

This position is a seasonal role with the approximate dates of September 29-November 15, 2025, subject to change based on business need.  

Requirements

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job, but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Able to read and understand work orders
• Able to gauge tanks accurately
• Must understand and obey all safety and work rules
• Be neat and clean in appearance
• Assist unloading of trucks at the crop reception
• Make crush additions at the crop reception
• Safely and effectively clean the crop reception area
• Water back fresh crushed pomace
• Rehydrate yeast and inoculate fermenters
• Make fermentation additions
• Pump over red fermenters
• Safely and effectively clean the pump-over apparatus
• Clean and sanitize general winery equipment
• Load bulk trucks as per requirements
• Mix and sample wine tanks
• Fill and empty wine barrels
• Make additions to and top wine barrels
• Operate forklift

QUALIFICATIONS: 

To fulfill this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• One to two years’ experience in the wine or related industry preferred
• Ability to work any shift, 7 days a week
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Good written and verbal communication skills

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Regularly required to roll, move, and/or lift 60-gallon wine barrels when needed
• Must be able to stand, stoop, lean, lift, and squat
• Work long hours during the peak period
• Climb stairs and ladders
• Ability to move and/or lift to 50 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a wine cellar where temperatures are cool and the noise level is usually moderate to high at times
• Exposed to outside temperatures regularly

O’Neill Vintners & Distillers is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

All employees must pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen and adhere to all Company, Federal, and State Food Safety Regulations and Policies. This organization participates in E-Verify.