Machine Operator REF :MOPB2601 at KWV

Purpose: 

This position will assist the winemaking team in the red wine cellar in daily winemaking activities as needed; including but not limited to tank-to-tank transfers, additions, racking, maintain general cellar hygiene and administrative duties. The incumbent will be required to operate specific process/ machines according to working instructions within the Wine Cellar.

Minimum requirements:

• Grade 12
• 3 – 5 years relevant experience in a Cellar environment
• 2 years’ experience in operating specific process/ machines
• SKOP 3 qualification
• Ability to operate multiple machines will be advantageous
• Valid Forklift License will be advantageous

Skills required:

• Good administrative and planning skills
• Good interpersonal relations
• Positive, energetic and results driven individual
• Ability to work within team

Job summary:

• Handling of grapes
• Accurate additions according to work instructions/procedures
• Transferring of wine
• Operate specific process/ machines according to Working instructions
• Filling and emptying of barrels
• Blending according to work instruction
• Participate in MDWT and ensure the boards are updated accordingly
• Job card completion and record keeping
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety principals
• Housekeeping/5S and cellar hygiene
• Will be required to work overtime, night shift and over weekends when operationally required