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Job DescriptionDescription: Job Title: Cellar Worker FLSA Classification/Pay Type: Exempt, Fluctuating Work Week Salary Grade: $16-18/ hr, $640-720/week Reports to (Title): Cellar Master/Winemakers Date Created or Revised: 04-02-2025 We are a premium wine company headquartered in Texas and encompassing s industry-leading brands: William Chris, , Skeleton Key, Grower Project, Yes We Can Wine/Sway Rosé, Uplift Vineyard and our newest brand in the portfolio, Wine For the People. We don't follow trends, we create them. We are the leading-producer of Texas-grown wine, we're on a strong trajectory for future growth and brand expansion, and we are looking for ways to share a piece of our world with more people. Compensation Includes: • Competitive Salary• 75% Company paid employee health, dental and vision insurance• 401K• Life Insurance• Paid Time Off• Gym Membership• 50% discount on our wines and wine allocation (free) depending on tenure• Personal and professional development opportunities Summary At William Chris Vineyards we are all hands-on deck - all the time. The action never stops. Here, everyone appreciates that it takes a village to make the wheels turn day to day. Since we are growing fast, we're looking to add a Cellar Worker to the team. The perfect candidate will be a team player who wears multiple hats and is looking to be a part of an exciting industry, while learning the skills of a world class Cellar Hand. Essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions• Flexibility and willingness to work in a changing environment Willingness to work long hours Carry out all cellar activities assigned by the winemaking team Clean and sanitize winery equipment and hoses Clean and sanitize harvest equipment Assist in crush pad operations Perform filling, racking and cleaning barrels Make additions to fermenters, tanks and barrels Help maintain empty barrels Perform pump-overs and punch-downs Perform barrel topping and stirring Help track fermentation's (brix, and temperatures) Assist in laboratory tasks when needed Follow all procedures and protocols, including safety procedures Ask questions if procedures are not clear Immediately report any errors or out-of-the-ordinary circumstances in the cellar to the Winemaker, Assistant Winemaker or Cellar Master Maintain a clean and organized cellar Curiosity and passion for wine Abide by the William Chris Wine Company employee handbook Bottling line operations Filtering, fining, and finishing of wines Competencies Competent verbal and written communication skills Meticulous attention to detail, polish, and follow-through across all activities Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, high-volume environment Passion for creative problem-solving, strong self-starter spirit and can-do attitude Team player able to communicate effectively with all departments and levels within the company Comfortable working independently, confident in engaging with other departments as needed Flexibility in scheduling including weekends and evenings as required for seasonal events Supervisory responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities Requirements: Physical demands Flexibility to work in multiple locations Ability to stand for hours at a time Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on regular basis Travel and remote work This position may require travel between Fredericksburg, Hye, Johnson City and Burnet, Texas Additional eligibility requirements Prior experience in a winery or cellar is preferred, but not required Oenology or Viticulture background is preferred, but not required Additional eligibility requirements Prior experience in a winery or cellar is preferred, but not required Oenology or Viticulture background is preferred, but not required Work Authorization This job is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Full-time Description Job Title: Cellar Worker FLSA Classification/Pay Type: Exempt, Fluctuating Work Week Salary Grade: $16-18/ hr, $640-720/week Reports to (Title): Cellar Master/Winemakers Date Created or Revised: 04-02-2025 We are a premium wine company headquartered in Texas and encompassing s industry-leading brands: William Chris, , Skeleton Key, Grower Project, Yes We Can Wine/Sway Rosé, Uplift Vineyard and our newest brand in the portfolio, Wine For the People. We don't follow trends, we create them. We are the leading-producer of Texas-grown wine, we're on a strong trajectory for future growth and brand expansion, and we are looking for ways to share a piece of our world with more people. Compensation Includes: • Competitive Salary• 75% Company paid employee health, dental and vision insurance• 401K• Life Insurance• Paid Time Off• Gym Membership• 50% discount on our wines and wine allocation (free) depending on tenure• Personal and professional development opportunities Summary At William Chris Vineyards we are all hands-on deck - all the time. The action never stops. Here, everyone appreciates that it takes a village to make the wheels turn day to day. Since we are growing fast, we're looking to add a Cellar Worker to the team. The perfect candidate will be a team player who wears multiple hats and is looking to be a part of an exciting industry, while learning the skills of a world class Cellar Hand. Essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions• Flexibility and willingness to work in a changing environment Willingness to work long hours Carry out all cellar activities assigned by the winemaking team Clean and sanitize winery equipment and hoses Clean and sanitize harvest equipment Assist in crush pad operations Perform filling, racking and cleaning barrels Make additions to fermenters, tanks and barrels Help maintain empty barrels Perform pump-overs and punch-downs Perform barrel topping and stirring Help track fermentation's (brix, and temperatures) Assist in laboratory tasks when needed Follow all procedures and protocols, including safety procedures Ask questions if procedures are not clear Immediately report any errors or out-of-the-ordinary circumstances in the cellar to the Winemaker, Assistant Winemaker or Cellar Master Maintain a clean and organized cellar Curiosity and passion for wine Abide by the William Chris Wine Company employee handbook Bottling line operations Filtering, fining, and finishing of wines Competencies Competent verbal and written communication skills Meticulous attention to detail, polish, and follow-through across all activities Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, high-volume environment Passion for creative problem-solving, strong self-starter spirit and can-do attitude Team player able to communicate effectively with all departments and levels within the company Comfortable working independently, confident in engaging with other departments as needed Flexibility in scheduling including weekends and evenings as required for seasonal events Supervisory responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities Requirements Physical demands Flexibility to work in multiple locations Ability to stand for hours at a time Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on regular basis Travel and remote work This position may require travel between Fredericksburg, Hye, Johnson City and Burnet, Texas Additional eligibility requirements Prior experience in a winery or cellar is preferred, but not required Oenology or Viticulture background is preferred, but not required Additional eligibility requirements Prior experience in a winery or cellar is preferred, but not required Oenology or Viticulture background is preferred, but not required Work Authorization This job is not eligible for visa sponsorship