Seasonal Cellar Associate

A seasonal Cellar Associate job in Walla Walla, Washington is available at Northstar Winery with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE).  Under supervision of our winemaking team, you will perform varied tasks in the production of wine. The work is primarily focused on tasks involving tasks for harvest; sanitation, cleaning tanks, pump-overs, etc. There are three seasonal full-time positions, which typically starts in early September 2024 and continues through November 2024 (depending on harvest).

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is a premium wine company that is proud to call the greater Seattle area our home.  We are a collection of distinctive wine estates and maker of some of the finest wines in the world because we value our vineyards and the art of winemaking.  This focus has resulted in our ability to offer our consumers extraordinary and distinctive wines from some of the best regions in the world.   

Cellar Associate job responsibilities include:

• Assist in all harvest cellar activities including:  
  • Winery Sanitation – cleaning equipment, wine tanks, and hoses
  • Fruit receival, sorting and processing
  • Operation and cleaning of crush equipment
  • Punch downs and Pump Overs
  • Racking and Wine Transfer
  • Barrel filling, topping, stirring, and racking
  • Draining tanks, digging out pomace, and pressing pomace
  • Other tasks as necessary
• Maintain the highest level of sanitation in production work areas
• Maintain a positive relationship encouraging strong communication and teamwork.

Position Requirements:

• Previous harvest winery experience preferred, but not required
• Must be 18 years of age (will be supervised by someone 21 years or older)
• Ability to work extended and irregular hours during peak harvest periods on various shifts.
• Ability to work in cold and wet conditions.
• Ability to lift 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to bend, squat, stand for long periods, and climb stairs, catwalks and ladders.
• Ability to meeting safety requirements and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to carry out direction both verbally and/or in written form
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to work extended hours multiple days a week.
• History of responsible use of alcohol and other appropriate conduct, as well as fitness to be licensed, permitted, and/or certified by state and/or local regulatory bodies.

Your Compensation: 

$18.21/hr - $23.67/hr. based on upon relevant experience.

At Ste. Michelle Wine Estates we believe in paying our employees equal pay for equal work. Individual offers are made dependent upon a candidate’s prior experience and education level as it pertains to the role.

Benefits of working with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates:

Our Total Rewards programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented, curious people with a passion for innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and growth.  We offer leading programs that inspire and reward superior performance and foster an inclusive, diverse, and healthy workforce. We also offer a fabulous wine discount program.

Culture at Ste. Michelle:

We Challenge: We are driven to succeed in everything we do, and we challenge ourselves and our team to perform at the highest level.

We Care: We put people first – our team, our consumers, our customers, our communities.

We Collaborate: We believe there is nothing we can’t accomplish – together – and we believe lifting up those around us is essential to achieving both individual and collective success.

Harvest your potential, Uncork the possibilities!  If you are interested in Cellar Operator – Seasonal job in Paterson, Washington please apply now.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class.  For more information, see the EEOC's "Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law" poster.  

Salary : $18 - $24