Barrel Cellar Operator II - Flexible Shifts & Growth

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates; Paterson (WA); On-site; USD 25,485 - 30,513; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with employer match

Employee wine discounts

Job summary

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates in Paterson, WA is seeking a Barrel Cellar Operator II to support fermentation, wine processing, and packaging operations at the Columbia Crest Winery facility.

The role is full‑time, hourly, with day and night shift options and requires lifting up to 50 lbs, ability to work in varying temperatures, and forklift certification. You will assist with setting up equipment, monitor wine fermentation, manage work orders and inventory, and help with shipping/receiving while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be 21 years of age (Alcohol).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures.
• Minimum of one year experience in wine processing or related field preferred.
• Ability to operate light mechanical equipment.
• Ability to bend, squat, stand long periods, and climb stairs, catwalks, ladders.
• Ability to work extended hours, including night shift during harvest.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be forklift certified or able to be certified.

Responsibilities

• Assist operators in setting up equipment and monitoring wine fermentation, pumping product to tanks and barrels, chemical additions, and sanitations.
• Notify leadership of inventory or equipment shortages and support month‑end inventory.
• Operate forklift and scissor lift as required.
• Perform harvest assignments, including shoveling pomace, supporting crush pad operations, and transferring juice between tanks.
• Maintain the wine tracking system by completing work orders.
• Support shipping and receiving operations of wine and juice.
• Maintain positive relationships that encourage teamwork.

Skills

Lift 50 lbs

Varying temperatures

Forklift operation

English literacy

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Light mechanical equipment

Job description

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates in Paterson, WA is seeking a Barrel Cellar Operator II to support fermentation, wine processing, and packaging operations at the Columbia Crest Winery facility.

The role is full‑time, hourly, with day and night shift options and requires lifting up to 50 lbs, ability to work in varying temperatures, and forklift certification. You will assist with setting up equipment, monitor wine fermentation, manage work orders and inventory, and help with shipping/receiving while