Title:  Cellar Assistant

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• General Cellar activities
• Physical loading and offloading of bulk spirits on site
• Physical blending of all overproof spirits
• Sample drawing of products
• Transfer of spirits and blended products
• Transfer of bulk components for blending
• Dispatch of overproof spirits to bottling sites
• Actively participate in monthly stock take
• Preparing of samples for testing and/ or organoleptic assessment
• Execution of daily tasks and activities to achieve departmental targets
• Compliance with the OHS Act standards
• Effective recordkeeping
• Taking up of tanks
• Maintain cellar hygiene standards
• Drawing and testing of production tank samples
• Apply strict and accurate loss control
• Actively participate in all TPM activities
• Actively participate in effective problem solving

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications, experience/skills and attributes:

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
• Working experience in a Cellar environment will be advantageous
• Physically healthy and strong to cope with the physical demands of the position as well as the ability to work at heights
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of safety procedures and housekeeping standards
• Willing and able to work extended hours (overtime) when required
• Punctuality and attendance reliability