Cellar & Warehouse Assistant
FULL TIME, Hourly

Location: Walla Walla, WA (On-site at Leonetti) – this is not a remote position
Reports to: Cellar Master
Start date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Shift & hours: Monday – Friday from 7am – 3:30pm with ½ hour lunch break with seasonal variations during harvest and bottling.
Compensation: $23/hour

Join Our Team
We are a family-owned, high-end winery dedicated to producing some of the most acclaimed wines in the Pacific Northwest. With deep roots in the Walla Walla Valley and a reputation for uncompromising quality, we have built a loyal following of collectors and enthusiasts who expect nothing less than excellence.

Position Overview
We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Cellar & Warehouse Assistant to support our winemaking and warehouse operations. This is a hands-on, task-focused role that provides essential day-to-day assistance to our Cellar Master. It is well-suited for someone who enjoys physical work, consistency, and contributing to a high-functioning production environment. This position plays a vital long-term role in our cellar and warehouse operations, supporting the experienced team that leads our winemaking program.

Key Responsibilities

General Winery Operations
•  Clean and sanitize winery equipment, tanks, barrels, and facility spaces.
•  Operate and maintain winery equipment such as pumps, pressure washers, presses, de-stemmers, filters, and bottling line components under the direction of the Cellar Master.
•  Safely operate a forklift to move bins, tanks, barrels, and pallets.

Harvest
•  Assist with grape sampling, fruit sorting, and crush pad operations.
•  Support fermentation management including pump-overs, punch-downs, and nutrient additions.
•  Assist with pressing, barreling down, and other routine harvest tasks.

Wine Aging & Bottling
•  Perform SO2 additions, topping, racking, and filtration.
•  Assist with bottling operations on a mobile bottling line.
•  Maintain empty barrels and contribute to cellar upkeep and organization.

Shipping & Fulfillment
•  Accurately pack and prepare wine shipments with consistent attention to detail.
•  Maintain warehouse organization, including cleaning up and organizing shipping materials during seasonal fulfillment periods.

Qualifications
•  Prior experience in winery cellar or production work required. Company specific training will be provided.
•  Ability to safely operate and maintain winery equipment and forklift (certification or willingness to obtain required).
•  Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
•  Dependable, self-directed, and comfortable with repetitive or routine tasks.
•  Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and work extended hours during harvest.
•  Must be fluent or conversational in English.

Working Conditions
•  Work takes place indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and environmental conditions.
•  Seasonal demands may include extended hours, weekends, and overtime during harvest.
•  The role requires physical activity, including lifting, bending, climbing, and equipment operation.

What We Offer
•  Competitive hourly rate and benefits package.
•  A steady, supportive role with one of the most respected wineries in the Pacific Northwest.
•  A workplace where reliability, consistency, and craftsmanship are valued every day.
•  The opportunity to work alongside a highly established winemaking team in a role focused on cellar and warehouse support.