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Matchbook Wine Company is a family-owned operation in the Dunnigan Hills of Zamora, CA, producing and bottling quality wines on-site under such labels as: Matchbook, The Arsonist, Mossback, and Chasing Venus. Thirty minutes from Davis, the winery is located in the midst of 1,300 acres of estate vineyards, comprised of Chardonnay, Tempranillo, Syrah, and several other varietals. We expect to crush about 2700 tons in 2017 (approximately 30% white, 70% red). The majority of our grapes come from our estate vineyards, but we also source fruit from the Russian River Valley and Chalk Hill.
Bottling Line Manager
This position will perform all duties related to bottling line operations, changeover, PM and some corrective maintenance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:
• Organize all change parts for their particular brand.
• Ensure all change parts are clean and in good working shape.
• Set Bottling Line for proper bottle clearances.
• Understand the function of each piece of the bottling line.
• Understand and adjust all equipment timing points.
• Recognize and resolve improperly adjusted components.
• Make in production adjustments to all equipment as necessary.
• Read and understand equipment manuals and follow documented practices and procedures.
• Set periodic training sessions from suppliers and service technicians.
• Provide thorough descriptions of equipment malfunctions in writing.
• Follow, observe and enforce all safety rules and regulations.
• Understand and follow sanitation procedures of bottling equipment.
• Inspect for adherence to all packaging specifications, including documenting results and performing corrective actions to maintain quality standards.
• Operate forklift in full product case goods and raw materials.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds regularly, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work longer than ten hours per day
• May require split shift, overtime and weekend work.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, and crouch regularly.
Essential Skills, Experience, and Education:
• English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Basic mathematical aptitude.
• Two years bottling line experience required.
• Two years maintenance experience preferred.
• Forklift experience required operating electric or gas-powered forklift.
• Must possess analytical skills to evaluate raw material defects versus equipment malfunctions.
• Must be able to demonstrate troubleshooting skills on machinery as well as raw materials.
• Must be able to comprehend machine parts manuals.
• Must be able to follow and perform machine lubrication schedules.
• Must be reliable, detail oriented with good organizational skills.
• Must be willing to learn computer skills and inventory control.
• Must have sterilization and cellar experience
Email résumé and cover letter to: Dan Cederquist at dcederquist@matchbookwines.com
Part-Time Tasting Room Associate
The Tasting Room Associate will work weekends, holidays and assist with events as directed by the Tasting Room Manager. The position requires a self-motivated individual who thrives in a fun and fast-paced environment. Passion for and knowledge of wine is a plus.
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Email résumé and cover letter to: Maureen Henderson at mhenderson@matchbookwines.com
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Bottling Line Associate
Matchbook Wine Company is seeking a hard-working and reliable person to work in a fast-paced environment as a bottling line associate. (Full Time / Seasonal)
Start: Immediate
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Email résumé and cover letter to: Josh Tikhonoff
jtikhonoff@matchbookwines.com
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Forklift Operator
Matchbook Wine Company is seeking a hard-working and reliable person to work in a fast-paced environment as a forklift operator.
Start: Immediate
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Email résumé and cover letter to: Mikayla Callen Ruvalcaba mcallen@matchbookwines.com