Cellarhand/Operations Lead

Company: Texas Keeper Cider
Location: Manchaca
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Texas Keeper Cider is hiring for a full time Cellarhand/Operations Lead for the Cidery! - - -Texas Keeper is a small cidery in Far South Austin, Texas. - We bring a winemaking approach to creating ciders that reflect the quality of good fruit. - We are located on 16 acres of old ranchland with a Taproom next door to the cellar that's open on the weekends. - Weekdays are spent in production, with 3-4 vintage periods per year. - Each year we produce 12-18 unique ciders that reflect that year's growing season and time spent aging in barrel. -Duties include:

• Product bottling/kegging (- 2-3 days per week)
• Labeling (- 5 hrs/wk)
• Cellar work - racking, fermentation checks, tank cleaning, etc. (2-3 day/wk, more during busier vintage times of year)
• Various land maintenance, simple repair (approx. 3-5 hrs/wk) -Essential skills/qualities for the job include:-An interest in the cidermaking/winemaking/brewing field-Attention to detail and a commitment to quality control-A desire to get through a task as efficiently and thoroughly as possible-Some basic tool use/handyperson ability --Ability to lift 50 lbs-Clean driving record-Comfortable standing for a total of - 9 hours-General keenness!-Willing to wear a mask all day long (during Covid times)-Experience operating a forklift-Desire to be part of small team making a high quality product-Good palate and love of good food and wine -Preferred Skills-Familiarity with winery/brewery equipment and sanitation --Experience racking tanks and/or running packaging equipment-Experience operating a forklift -This is a chance to work for a small, local business committed to making high quality craft cider. - The right person for this position needs to be comfortable with a non-corporate work environment and flexibilty. -Standard work week will be 36-40 hours per week with comp time and paid vacation and healthcare available. - 15 -18 dollars per hour depending on skill set.

Keywords: Texas Keeper Cider, Austin , Cellarhand/Operations Lead, Other , Manchaca, Texas