Winery Cellar Technician: Hands-On Production & Quality

CoralTree Hospitality Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CoralTree Hospitality Group is seeking a Cellar Hand to support winery production from grape processing through bottling. This hands-on role focuses on quality, cleanliness, safety, and collaboration with the winemaking team.

You will assist with harvest activities, cellar operations, cleaning, record-keeping, and equipment handling, with opportunities to grow in a dynamic, seasonal winery environment. The position requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and flexibility to

Qualifications

• Previous winery, cellar, brewery, or food production experience preferred.
• Must be a United States citizen or possess a valid work permit.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grape receiving, sorting, crushing, pressing, and harvest activities.
• Perform cellar operations, including tank and barrel filling, racking, wine transfers, and blending preparation as directed.
• Clean and sanitize tanks, barrels, hoses, pumps, equipment, and production areas.
• Monitor fermentation activity and assist with routine wine sampling and additions under the direction of the winemaking team.
• Maintain accurate records of cellar activities, wine movements, and production procedures.
• Safely operate pumps, hoses, forklifts, and other winery equipment as trained and authorized.
• Assist with barrel maintenance, topping, organization, and cellar inventory.
• Follow established quality control, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient cellar and production environment.
• Support bottling, packaging, and other winery operations as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support winery production and seasonal demands.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Independent and collaborative work

Job description

CoralTree Hospitality Group is seeking a Cellar Hand to support winery production from grape processing through bottling. This hands-on role focuses on quality, cleanliness, safety, and collaboration with the winemaking team.

You will assist with harvest activities, cellar operations, cleaning, record-keeping, and equipment handling, with opportunities to grow in a dynamic, seasonal winery environment. The position requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and flexibility to