Experienced Cellar Hands (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Zilzie Wines is one of Australia's largest family-owned wineries, located just outside the vibrant regional city of Mildura. We pride ourselves on family values, work life balance and being an employer of choice.
We are ambitious and innovative. Sustainability runs deep in our veins as we strive for continuous improvement across the business to deliver the best quality wines and customer service in our industry.
Mildura, the heart of the Sunraysia - says it all. Glorious sunshine all year round is waiting for you, as are the wonderful restaurants, spectacular sunrises, sunsets and sparkling star-studded skies.
With Australia's favourite water playground - the mighty Murray River on your doorstep, this is your opportunity to take your career to the next level AND enjoy a lifestyle like no other.

About the role

We are seeking experienced cellar hands to join our team.

Working with our Cellar Team, you will assist with the creating, processing and despatch of our amazing wines.
Reporting to the Cellar Leadership team, you will be responsible for:

• Vintage related tasks such as operating the crusher, press and clarification equipment
• Ensuring quality wine production through efficient performance of cellar operation tasks
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of cellar processes and equipment efficiencies
• General cellar task including additions and transfers
• Clarification including Centrifuge and Cross flow filtration operations
• Maintain good housekeeping practices, cleaning and other duties as required
• Play an active role in the Workplace Health and Safety, Environmental Sustainability and Food Safety compliance
• Entering and working in confined spaces
• Working at heights which includes regular access to and climbing of stairs and catwalks

To be successful in for these roles you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:
• Sound communication, literacy and numeracy skills
• Working in a collaborative team environment,
• Strong organisational skills and able to manage multiple priorities
• Physically fit and able to work at heights which includes regular access to and climbing of stairs and catwalks
• Basic computer skills and experience with touch screens
• Experience with handling chemicals

A requirement of this role is:
• Rotating shiftwork during peak periods
• Holding a current driver's license


Benefits of this role are:
• Working in a positive environment that is passionate about wine
• An environment that supports professional career growth
• Encouragement of teamwork and continuous improvement
• Internal and external training opportunities
• Workplace flexibility including accrual of rostered days off (Time in Lieu)

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION:

The best workplaces are those that value the opinions and perspectives of each team member. We welcome and value the variety that diverse cultures, minorities, genders and age ranges can bring to our business.

Our goal is to set people up with the skills so that they can make the Wine Industry a long-term career choice.

Please note that candidates will undergo pre-employment fitness for work assessment and drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment screening process. Candidates must provide proof of permanent residency in Australia.