2027 Vintage Cellar Hand – Front End Loader

Casella Family Brands; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay & conditions

Diverse team

Explore regional NSW during time off

Job summary

Casella Family Brands in Yenda, NSW, invites applicants for a hands-on Vintage Cellar Hand – Front End Loader to join the 2027 grape harvest. This seasonal role runs January to April 2027, with shifts and weekends required, and opportunities to learn in a fast-paced winery environment.

You’ll operate a front end loader, assist with grape intake and wine transfers, keep equipment clean, and perform general cellar duties as part of a fun, diverse team.

Qualifications

• Proven competency and experience operating a front end loader.
• Physically fit and ready to roll up your sleeves.
• Able to work shifts and weekends.
• Your own reliable transport.
• Available for the full vintage period (January to April 2027).
• At least 18 years old by 31 January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Operating front end loader during grape intake and waste management.
• Assisting in wine transfers.
• Equipment operation and cleaning.
• General cellar duties.

Skills

Front end loader操作

Physically fit

Weekend shifts

Own transport

Availability Jan–Apr 2027

Job description

Looking for a hands-on adventure in the Australian wine industry?
Join our vibrant vintage team in Yenda for the 2027 grape harvest! Each year, we welcome enthusiastic people from across Australia and around the world to be part of this exciting seasonal experience. Experienced Front End Loader Operators are essential during vintage.

As aVintage Cellar Hand - Front End Loader, you’ll be involved in:

• Operating front end loader during grape intake and waste management
• Assisting in wine transfers
• Equipment operation and cleaning
• General cellar duties.

No experience? No worries! We value a great attitude, willingness to learn, and a strong work ethic. If you’ve worked in hospitality, farming, or other hands-on roles, that’s a bonus!

What you’ll need:

• Proven competency and experience operating a front end loader

• Physically fit and ready to roll up your sleeves
• Able to work shifts and weekends
• Your own reliable transport
• Available for the full vintage period (January to April 2027)
• At least 18 years old by 31 January 2027

Nice to have:

• Experience working in confined spaces
• Previous winery experience

What’s in it for you?

• Great pay & conditions
• Work with a fun, diverse team
• Learn new skills in a fast-paced winery environment
• Make friends from around the world
• Explore regional NSW during your time off

Important info:

• All successful applicants will complete a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing
• Interviews will be held inGriffith, NSWinOctober 2026. If you're not local, we’ll arrange avideo interview