Cellar Assistant

2 days ago


Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa Origin Wine Full time R120 000 - R180 000 per year

1.  Operating Processes
  • Carries out stabilizing of wines according to Winemakers' instructions.
  • Performs filtration of wines according to Winemaker's instructions.
  • Loads Bulk containers according to work instructions and procedures.
  • Loads and/or off-loads Wine tankers according to winemaker's instructions.
  • Blends wines according to winemaker's instructions.
  • Makes adjustments on wines according to winemaker's instructions.
  • Carries out final preparation of wines according to instructions, ensuring correct specifications before bottling - including DO2, CO2 and N2 measurements and S02 only when instructed by Winemaker.
  • Draws samples of wines for analysis and retention when loading and off-loading trucks.
  • Operates Crossflow and Stabtar and Ultra Cool according to work instructions.
2.  Record Keeping
  • Keeps records of wines loaded and/or off-loaded for traceability and retention purposes.
  • Keeps accurate records of adjustments done on wines and signs off on completion according to work instructions. Includes batch codes of chemical additives to wine.
  • Keeps records of chemicals used as per work instructions in chemical register
  • Carries out a daily wine stock take when instructed by a Winemaker.
3.   Quality Management System
  • Adheres to QMS standards and procedures
  • Follows QMS protocol as described by QMS procedures
  • Adheres to the set GMP protocol
  • Attends quality training when required.
4.  Health, Safety and Housekeeping
  • Performs housekeeping tasks to ensure housekeeping is kept in order and meets required standards and all areas of responsibility are clean and neat.
  • Maintains general hygiene in cellars according to Standard Work Instructions (SOP)
  • Ensures HACCP principles are adhered to and participates in annual HACCP training
  • Adheres to protective clothing policy
  • Adheres to company and statutory Health & Safety policies and procedures
  • Works closely with the safety representative to ensure adherence to safe work practices
  • Ensures that all equipment, tools etc. provided by the employer are safe and well maintained
  • Attends First Aid and Fire fighting Training as supplied by the Company when required

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