Cellar Associate III - Women of the Vine & Spirits : Job Details

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Cellar Associate III - 2 positions available in Paterson, WA at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE). This position is full-time, with weekends and nights as needed, and candidates must be 21 years old as this role involves handling alcohol.

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 makers 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist Operators in setting up equipment and monitoring wine fermentation, pumping product to tanks and barrels, chemical addition, and sanitation.
• Complete work orders, conduct safety checks, manage wine processes, report off standards, perform cleanup, and maintain equipment.
• Notify lead of inventory shortages and assist in month-end inventory.
• Operate forklift and shovel pumice while maintaining strong communication and teamwork.
• Perform light mechanical duties, work in cold environments, and on concrete floors for extended periods, while handling hazardous chemicals.

Position Requirements:

• Must be 21 years old.
• 3-5 years of experience in wine processing or related industry.
• Organized and detail-oriented, able to balance multiple demands and competing priorities.
• Self-motivated and a team player.
• Comfortable working at various heights and in tight spaces.
• Experience with forklift and scissor lift.
• Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safety requirements.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to work extended hours during harvest time.
• History of responsible use of alcohol and fitness to be licensed, permitted, and/or certified by state and/or local regulatory bodies.

Compensation:

$19.50 - $23.67 based on 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:

• Health Care Coverage including medical, dental, vision & prescription - eligible on date of hire for full-time employees.
• Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• 401(k) with Employer Match and Supplemental Contribution.
• Employee Wine Discounts.

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 the Cellar Associate job in Paterson, WA, 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.

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