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Assistant Winemaker (FT) Job at Adirondack Winery.

Adirondack Winery. Queensbury, NY 12804

Job Information

  • Date Posted
    2024-06-16
  • Location
    Queensbury, NY 12804
  • Job Title
    Assistant Winemaker (FT)
  • Gender
    Both
Do you have a passion for craft beverages and enjoy supporting local businesses? Are you an ambitious and hardworking person? If that sounds like you, then we have a great job opportunity here at Adirondack Winery that puts you right in the middle of where all the magic happens!
As the Assistant Winemaker, you will be directly involved with the locally handcrafted and award-winning wines that our Adirondack community has grown to love. Since 2008, Adirondack Winery has established two tasting rooms and ships to thousands of customers in 35 states. In addition, our wine can be found in nearly 400 liquor stores and restaurants throughout Upstate New York!
Adirondack Winery recently opened a brand new multi-million dollar tasting room and winemaking headquarters, this newest addition allows the company to triple its production and expand its services! It's prime time to get in on the winemaking action!
Overview:
This position assists the winemaker in all tasks related to winemaking from grape to bottle.
Essential Functions:
  • Assist in the sourcing, ordering, and storing of raw materials used in winemaking.
  • Assist with Crush/Press of grapes.
  • Following the direction of the winemaker, start fermentation of wine, care for the wine during fermentation, clarifying, and aging stages. Including but not limited to additions wine transfers, laboratory analysis cold stabilization, and blending.
  • Assist with filtering and bottling of wine.
  • Maintain cleanliness of facility, equipment, and working spaces.
  • Maintain records in accordance with Adirondack Winery requirements and applicable government requirements.
  • Manage wine storage for maximum storage and safety.
  • Facilitate the testing of juice and wine and making necessary additions and/or corrections.
  • Conduct inventories of raw materials, supplies, and finished products.
Non-Essential Functions:
  • Assist with unloading delivery trucks when needed.
  • Assist with basic facility repairs and maintenance.
Minimum/Essential Qualifications:
  • Experience or education in craft beverage making.
  • Familiarity with a lab environment.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
  • Mechanical aptitude for maintaining and repairing winery equipment.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of commercial winemaking experience
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Experience with carbonated products.
  • Degree or Certificate in viticulture or related field.
PERKS: Employee discounts including 1 free bottle of wine a week (worth $1000+ annually!); Reciprocal benefits at other major attractions in the area, free coffee, work outings and more!
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance after 30 days of employment and 401K and employer match with eligibility after 6 months of employment.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm with some nights and weekends required September/October for harvest season.
Team Player – Understanding that Adirondack Winery is a small business and as such, all employees must be prepared to jump in as needed on a variety of tasks with the well-being of the company as the ultimate goal. At certain times of the year, this staffer may be called upon to represent Adirondack Winery at off-site events or work in other areas of the business to accommodate business needs.
Physical Demands - The ability to frequently lift, move and load cases of wine (approx. 35lbs), Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time, sitting or standing for up to 8 hours per day. Constantly operate a computer and other office types of machinery such as calculator, copier, and printer.
Working conditions - This position requires modest outside work in warm and cold temperatures and in the elements such as rain and snow. The winery can be warm in the summer and cool in the winter. Floors at times can be slippery and you must have a good ability to be able to walk/move safely. This is a manufacturing environment and as such, there is dangerous equipment and attention to safety is paramount.
Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description is subject to change at any time.
Need more reasons why Adirondack Winery is such a great place to work?!
Here's what our staffers have to say about it:
  • "This is the most supportive company I have worked for by far, and I think that's a really important part of who we are. We all have a voice that's actually listened to and we're all working towards continuous improvement."
  • "It is a small company so all of the work you do has a real impact. You never have to question whether you are valuable to the company. Everybody's role is extremely important, and you can feel the value in the work you are doing."
  • "The opportunity for continued growth within the company is a huge "selling point" for me. I have never worked for a company, prior to this, where I have grown so much in such a short amount of time."
  • " It is truly nice to start with a quality team with high morale that actually cares about where they work."
  • One employee described working at Adirondack Winery as "a privilege, not a responsibility"



About Adirondack Winery.:

Founded by lifelong lovers of the Adirondacks, Mike, and Sasha Pardy, Adirondack Winery is recognized as one of the most celebrated and acclaimed wineries in New York state. They offer over 30 fruit-infused and traditional varietal wines and their Tasting Rooms in Lake George, Bolton Landing, and Queensbury are frequently listed as top attractions to visit in the Lake George region. Adirondack Winery wines can be found in over 450 New York liquor stores and are available for purchase 24/7 at adkwinery.com. Adirondack Winery is also the presenter of the Adirondack Wine & Food Festival, held June 25th & 26th at Charles R. Wood Festival Commons in Lake George.MISSION STATEMENT At Adirondack Winery, our mission as a family-owned business is to provide our customers with delicious, award-winning, quality wines that are all hand-crafted locally. We provide an unparalleled selection of wines with something to satisfy every palate, from unique, fruit-infused wines to traditional white and red varietals and more! Whether you are reflecting on your experiences in the Adirondacks or reside in this beautiful region, our goal is for our guests to regard Adirondack Winery as the most memorable winery they have experienced and welcome our brand into their lifestyle. VALUE STATEMENTWe will accomplish our mission by adhering to the following values:Customer Relationships:We treat our customers as we would good friends, combining accurate, timely, dependable and exceptional customer service with a friendly rapport and welcoming atmosphere.Wine Experience:We invite our customers to join us in our journey through wine enjoyment, providing a wine tasting experience that is relaxing, fun and educational. We are proud that we foster many non-wine drinkers into wine learners and then wine lovers through this experience; Becoming as much a part of the customers' lives as they are of ours.Love Local:We aim to support our local area. We do this through sharing the beauty of the Adirondacks with visitors from all over via the local photography on our labels; by providing a wine experience that brings customers back to the region time and time again; and by donating to local charitable causes. We also do our best to source locally made foods and accessories to sell at our tasting rooms!Continuous Improvement:We are dedicated to the continuous growth and development of our people and business. We are consistently working to improve our wines and customer experience, as well as working to increase the availability and awareness of Adirondack Winery's products and services to the general public.Wine Making Passion:Adirondack Winery believes that great wine-making starts with a passion for wine. We have successfully translated our passion into a business we love and are proud of. We take pride in selecting the best ingredients and using a traditional, hands-on approach to wine making that is guided by our talented winemaker every step along the process. It is our dedication to quality and process that results in our outstanding, award-winning wines that can be enjoyed by everyone!Read more about Adirondack Winery's history at:https://www.adirondackwinery.com/About-Us




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