Cellar Assistant - Worcester at Distell

Applications are invited for the abovementioned position to be based at the Worcester Distillery. This person will report to the Bulk Stock Logistics Controller .

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

• General cellar activities
• Physical loading and offloading of bulk on site
• Physical blending of all overproof brandies
• Sample drawing of products
• Transfer of raw products and blended products
• Transfer of bulk components for blending
• Despatch of overproof brandies to bottling sites
• Participate in monthly stock take
• Preparing of samples for testing and/ or organoleptic assessment.
• Execution of daily tasks and activities to achieve departmental targets.
• Ensure daily tasks are done to correct company procedures and work instructions.
• Compliance with the OHSAct standards
• Effective recordkeeping
• pH Adjustments on raw product
• Maintain cellar hygiene standards
• Drawing and testing of production tank samples
• Apply strict and accurate loss control
• E 2 Excellence
• Participate in effective problem solving.

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Minimum Grade 12
• Working experience in a Cellar environment will be advantageous.
• Physically healthy and strong
• Be able to work under pressure
• Knowledge of safety procedures and housekeeping standards will be advantageous
• Willing and able to work extended hours(overtime) as and/or when required.
• Active participation in E2 Level 1 meetings