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Company: Bronco Wine Company Reporting to: Manager of Operations Travel Requirements: 7–10%, based on business needs FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Employment Category: Full-Time Regular Pay Range: $24.45–$34.80 per hour Location: Onsite, Ceres, CA Shift: Graveyard Regular Schedule: 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. Weekend, holiday, overtime, and additional shift work may be required based on business needs. Bronco Wine Company is seeking a Cellar Lead I based in Ceres, CA. The Cellar Lead I provides day-to-day direction to an assigned cellar crew, supports the safe and proper operation of cellar processes and equipment, and serves as backup to the Cellar Supervisor when assigned. This position also helps coordinate workflow and the general organization of designated cellar and crush areas. Bronco Wine Company was founded in 1973. Our family-owned company strives to continue and improve upon being vertically integrated, from the vineyard to the table, focusing on crafting quality wines for every table. Our family’s resilience and sustained growth will continue to be fostered through stewardship of family, valued employees, respected partners, and future generations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Carry out work assignments and operational direction provided by Cellar Supervisors, the Cellar Manager, the Manager of Operations, and designated senior leads.
- Provide day-to-day work direction to an assigned cellar crew of five or more employees.
- Work with the Cellar Supervisor to support the safe and proper operation of cellar processes and equipment.
- Coordinate assigned crush and cellar areas, including job lineups, sanitation activities, and the operation of processing equipment.
- Review assigned job lineups and verify that work is prepared and performed in accordance with established procedures.
- Learn and demonstrate proficiency in assigned lead positions, operational areas, and standard operating procedures.
- Complete required training and demonstrate proficiency through applicable area- or procedure-specific assessments.
- Train Racker and Blender employees, operators, and other assigned employees on applicable processes, equipment, safety requirements, and standard operating procedures.
- Monitor work practices and reinforce applicable safety rules, sanitation requirements, standard operating procedures, and company policies.
- Participate in required safety and operational training.
- Participate as a member of the company’s Emergency Rescue Team after successfully completing required training and qualification requirements.
- Perform assigned Emergency Rescue Team responsibilities, which may include respirator use, confined-space entry, and work at heights, in accordance with applicable training, authorization, equipment, and safety procedures.
- Approve starting gauges and release process orders in the Cellar Supervisor’s absence and within delegated authority.
- Escalate safety, quality, equipment, staffing, and production concerns to the appropriate supervisor or manager.
- Maintain clear communication with cellar leadership and employees regarding work priorities, equipment status, and operational needs.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, consistent with the position’s purpose and operational needs.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Three to five years of relevant cellar, winery production, food and beverage processing, or comparable industrial-production experience.
- Working knowledge of cellar processes, production equipment, sanitation practices, and safety requirements.
- Experience providing work direction, training, or operational support to other employees.
- Ability to provide day-to-day work direction to an assigned cellar crew of five or more employees.
- Ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency in assigned cellar and crush areas, equipment, lead responsibilities, and standard operating procedures.
- Ability to complete required area- and procedure-specific training and assessments.
- Ability to participate as a member of the company’s Emergency Rescue Team and successfully complete required training and qualification requirements.
- Ability to perform assigned Emergency Rescue Team responsibilities, which may include respirator use, confined-space entry, and work at heights, in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Ability to work the graveyard shift from 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and additional shifts when required by business needs.
- Reliable and regular attendance consistent with the position’s scheduling requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous qualification or experience as a Racker and Blender or Operator I, II, or III.
- Previous experience providing day-to-day work direction to a cellar, winery-production, or comparable processing crew.
- Experience coordinating job lineups, sanitation activities, or production-processing equipment.
- Experience training employees on equipment, work procedures, sanitation practices, or safety requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of applicable safety rules, safe work practices, and required personal protective equipment.
- Knowledge of cellar procedures, sanitation practices, operational policies, and standard operating procedures.
- Knowledge of barrel, GWW, and lift-truck operations applicable to assigned responsibilities.
- Ability to provide clear work direction and operational guidance to an assigned cellar crew.
- Ability to review job lineups and confirm that employees, equipment, and materials are prepared for assigned work.
- Ability to train Racker and Blender employees, operators, and other assigned personnel.
- Ability to learn multiple cellar and crush areas, lead positions, processes, and standard operating procedures.
- Ability to operate or oversee assigned processing equipment safely and according to established procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with employees, leads, supervisors, and managers.
- Ability to recognize and escalate safety, equipment, quality, staffing, or production concerns.
- Ability to organize work, manage changing priorities, and support production requirements in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while following established direction and delegated authority.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 75 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation and/or the use of appropriate material-handling equipment, as applicable to the assigned task.
- Ability to perform frequent forward reaching, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to walk frequently throughout cellar, crush, production, and related work areas, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to sit as required to perform assigned duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to stand, bend, stoop, climb, grasp, and perform repetitive movements as required by assigned cellar and Emergency Rescue Team duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work at heights and access elevated work areas as required, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to enter and work in confined spaces when required and when appropriately trained, authorized, and equipped, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to wear and use required respiratory protection and other assigned personal protective equipment when properly trained, qualified, and required for the work being performed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work is performed in indoor and outdoor cellar, crush, production, and related operational areas.
- Work may involve exposure to moving machinery, processing equipment, high noise levels, wet or slippery surfaces, and varying temperatures.
- Assigned duties may involve confined-space entry, work at heights, and the use of respiratory protection.
- Employees must follow applicable safety, sanitation, equipment-operation, Emergency Rescue Team, and personal protective equipment requirements.
- The position requires graveyard-shift work and may require overtime, weekend or holiday work, and additional shifts based on business needs.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
- Side-shield safety glasses, a high-visibility safety vest, head and ear protection, and appropriate safety footwear when working in production facilities.
- Respiratory protection, fall-protection equipment, confined-space equipment, and other task-specific personal protective equipment when required for assigned work or Emergency Rescue Team responsibilities.
- All task-specific personal protective equipment must be used in accordance with applicable training, qualification, authorization, and safety procedures.
WHAT WE OFFER At Bronco Wine Company, we understand that our success is driven by our talented, committed workforce. We value the contributions each employee makes to our achievements, and our aim is to offer a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive, helping us attract and retain top talent. Our Benefits are crafted to support the needs of our employees and their families, ensuring the package is simple to understand, easy to access, and affordable for all.
- Health Care Coverage including medical, dental, vision & prescription – eligible on date of hire for full-time employees
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Employee Wine Discounts
- Life and AD&D
- Voluntary life and AD&D
- Group Short-Term Disability
- Group Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Critical Illness
- Voluntary Accident & Injury
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
EEO STATEMENT: Bronco Wine Company is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic safeguarded by law. We are committed to cultivating an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS: We will provide reasonable accommodations to assist individuals with disabilities in performing essential job functions. If you wish to apply for a position at Bronco Wine Company and require special assistance during the application process, or if you believe you do not meet the necessary qualifications for a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to discuss potential accommodations, please reach out to our Human Resources at HR@broncowine.com for further assistance or guidance. CALIFORNIA APPLICANT NOTICE: Bronco Wine Company complies with California pay-transparency and equal-pay requirements. The pay scale listed in this document is the salary or hourly wage range the Company reasonably expects to pay for the position and must be completed before the position is advertised. The Company does not seek or rely on an applicant’s salary history when determining whether to offer employment or what compensation to offer, as prohibited by applicable law.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Bronco Wine Company does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bronco Wine Company is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.