Cider Production Technician - Blend, Press & Pack

Endless Orchard; East Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Endless Orchard is seeking a hands-on Cellar Technician to support production on the cider line. You will work with the Cider Operations Manager to meet goals, participate in blending decisions, and ensure accurate documentation of work orders and cleaning procedures.

The role involves pressing, fermenting, blending, and packaging hard cider, plus operating various processing equipment. Candidates must lift up to 50 lbs and work in varied environments while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in cider, wine, or beer production.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work in cold, hot and wet environments.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Cider Operations Manager to help meet our production goals.
• Be part of our innovation team and help with blending decisions on new and existing products.
• Receive, execute, and document work orders and cleaning procedures.
• Press, ferment, blend, and package hard cider.
• Clean, sanitize, and return all equipment and tools used for the day to their proper storage area.
• Operate processing equipment.
• Operating a forklift to move apple bins, pallets, barrels, and other equipment.
• Help at various public beer/wine/cider tasting festivals.
• Work safely and participate in maintaining health and safety standards.

Skills

Cider production

Food manufacturing

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Tools

Forklift

Scissor lift

Job description

Endless Orchard is seeking a hands-on Cellar Technician to support production on the cider line. You will work with the Cider Operations Manager to meet goals, participate in blending decisions, and ensure accurate documentation of work orders and cleaning procedures.

The role involves pressing, fermenting, blending, and packaging hard cider, plus operating various processing equipment. Candidates must lift up to 50 lbs and work in varied environments while upholding safety standards.