Zilzie Wines is one of Australia's largest and most prominent family-owned wineries. Zilzie is an energetic, highly ambitious company that thrives on the ability to continually improve their wines and processes to delight their customers.
At Zilzie Wines, Energy is everything! Play a part in crafting our amazing wines that will enrich the everyday moments of Zilzie customers around the world.
Zilzie is currently looking for passionate people to fill full time permanent roles.
Job Description
About the role
We are seeking both experienced cellar hands and those new to winery operations to join our team.
Working with our Operations Team, you will assist with the creating, processing and despatch of our amazing wines. Reporting to the Cellar Manager, you will be responsible for:
Vintage related tasks such as operating our crusher, press and clarification equipment
Ensuring quality wine production through efficient performance of cellar operations tasks
Contributing to the continuous improvement of cellar operations process and equipment operation outcomes
General cellar including additions and transfers
Clarification including Centrifuge/RDV 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
Desired Skills and Experience
To be successful in for these roles you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:
You like working in a social team environment and have sound communication, literacy and numeracy skills
You like to be organised and are great at having multiple things on the go at once
You are physically fit and enjoy the outdoors
You have basic computer skills and can follow touch screen directions
You have the ability to follow instructions, procedures and safe work practices
You are able to work on a rotating roster of Day and Night Shifts during Vintage periods
Current Drivers License
Knowledge of Food Safety, Work Health and Safety and Quality Control desirable but not essential
No previous winery experience required
Benefits that you will have access to working with our team are:
Work in a positive environment that is passionate about wine
Receive on the job training and qualifications in Wine Production
An environment that supports professional career growth
Encouragement of teamwork, innovation, creativity and excellence
Workplace flexibility including accrual of rostered days off
Supporting our employees to achieve their best is part of our VIBE.
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.
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.
Our goal is to set people up with the skills so that they can make the Wine Industry a long-term career choice.
Applications for these positions will close on Friday 17th May 2024. For more information regarding these positions please email us at recruitment@zilziewines.com
If you believe you have what it takes to fulfil the requirements of one or more of these roles, click the Apply Now button.
Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
