Introduction
Zilzie Wines is one of Australia's largest and most prominent family owned wineries. Zilzie is an energetic, highly ambitious company that thrives on the ability to continually improve their wines and processes to delight their customers.
Description
In summary, the Vintage Cellar Team Member is responsible for carrying out allocated tasks to ensure efficient and safe operation of the winery production facility and other duties as directed by the Cellar Supervisor.
On a day to day basis perform duties for which they have received appropriate and adequate training and instruction. Duties may be performed in all areas of the winery including;
1. Crusher operation
2. Press operation
3. General cellar including additions, tuffing, transfers
4. Receive and make handover instructions from/with other shift supervisors
5. Clarification including Centrifuge/RDV and Cross flow filtration operations
6. Jetting and working in wet areas
7. Maintain Good housekeeping practices, cleaning and other duties as required
8. Entering and Working in Confined Spaces
9. Working at heights which includes regular access to and climbing of stairs and catwalks
10. Handling dangerous and hazardous substances (caustics, acids, sulphur dioxide)
Skills And Experiences
Qualities, Qualifications and Experience:
Essential
11. Self-motivated and able to maintain an effective and consistent level of activity under demanding conditions over long hours
12. Excellent work ethic and positive attitude
13. Mechanical Aptitude
14. Ability to quickly and effectively acquire new skills
15. Basic computer literacy and confidence with automation and electronics
Desirable
16. Experience in the Wine Industry, 1+ years cellar experience
17. Certificate III in Wine Operations
18. Conversant in most cellar procedures and machine operation
19. An understanding of quality assurance and procedures
20. Experience in a Food Handling / HACCP Environment
21. Forklift licence
22. Working At Heights
23. Enter and Work in Confined Spaces
24. Construction Induction Card
25. ChemCert or Chemical Handling experience