Cellar Tech at Blakes Beverage Company – Wolcott, New York

Primary responsibility is ensuring that only the highest quality product is made in and leaves the facility. This includes ensuring the facility cleanliness and quality standards are being diligently maintained. Being able to conduct all quality checks efficiency, effectively and in a timely manner is essential. Elements of this position include oversight of the following activities: Inventory management, employee training, Cellar work, & New Product Development. This team member must have a drive for continuous improvement in all processes, logical problem-solving skills, and the desire to lead by example.

Responsibilities and Duties

• The primary function of is day to day cellar work including but not limited to:
• Liquid transfers
• Tank Cleaning
• Centrifuge operation
• Branding/blending
• Filtration
• Stabilization
• General cleaning
• Research and development

? Filling out appropriate paperwork accurately daily

? Working as a team member in producing a high volume of quality hard cider in a safe and efficient manner

? Learn, understand and execute packaging operations according the process instructions and/or standard operation procedures (SOP’s)

? Regular attendance in order to work packaging shifts as scheduled by the cellar manager

? Work in tandem with other Cellarmen, Supervisors, Managers, and other BHC personal

? Help-out as needed in all other parts of the BHC production building (Team Player)

? Keep the cellar areas and workspaces clean and organized

? Maintain cellar tools, equipment, and materials by using them to their designed intent

? Ensure finished product is safely and neatly stored in its appropriate area, and logged accurately each day

? Complete all paperwork associated with each duty to 100% accuracy

? Assist co-workers and cross-train employees in other departments, new hires, and other personal as asked.

? Communicate to the production team any inventory shortages or other potential issues that may occur

? Maintain a positive Production Facility attitude and ensure that all employees under your supervision are aligned with the company goals

? Makes a positive contribution to the team through attitude, ideas, and work ethic

? Always conducts yourself in a professional and cooperative manner

? Arrive on time with a positive attitude every day

? Ensure that your time is being used efficiently and effectively every day

? Meeting or exceeding production volume goals as established by the Manager

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent

? Ability to read, analyze and interpret industry/trade magazines.

? Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from various sources.

? Excellent knowledge of the industry and trends impacting the business.

? Ability to effectively communicate, in English, both verbally and in writing.

? Ability to do routine business math calculations including computation of costs and pricing.

? Ability to deal effectively with vendors in person and on the telephone.

? Excellent understanding of the principles of Production.

? Able to use Microsoft Office Applications

? Must be able to lift & move at least 165 pounds at a time on a regular basis (1/2-barrel full weight)

? Must be able to remain standing for an entire shift

? Must be able to perform regular duties safely

? Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job