Seasonal Cellar Associate
: Job Details :

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

Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.

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.

Cellar Associate Job Responsibilities:

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 meet safety requirements and work in confined spaces

Ability to carry out direction both verbally and/or in written form

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 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.

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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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