Walla Walla Wine Services is seeking harvest cellar help for the upcoming crush season, approximately August through December. This is a hands-on, seasonal cellar position supporting daily harvest operations and general cellar work.

This role is a great fit for someone who is hard-working, dependable, and interested in gaining practical winery experience. The position will include basic cellar duties along with harvest-specific activities such as fruit sorting, tank cleaning, pumpovers, fermentation work, and general production support.

This position requires full-time availability and schedule flexibility. Hours will vary depending on harvest workload and will likely include overtime during peak periods.

Key Responsibilities

•  Clean and sanitize tanks, crush equipment, hoses, fittings, and cellar areas
•  Assist with fruit receiving, processing, and sorting
•  Perform pumpovers and other fermentation management tasks
•  Assist with additions, inoculations, and other harvest-related cellar work
•  Drain, dig out, and clean fermenters
•  Support press operations
•  Fill, top, and move barrels as needed
•  Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
•  Follow instructions carefully and communicate clearly with cellar leads and supervisors
•  Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

•  Hard-working, dependable, and self-motivated
•  Positive attitude and willingness to learn
•  Strong attention to detail
•  Able to follow instructions and work safely in a fast-paced environment
•  Works well as part of a small team
•  Comfortable with repetitive physical work
•  Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
•  Previous winery, harvest, cellar, or production experience preferred but not required
•  Forklift experience preferred

Compensation

$19–21/hour, depending on experience
Eligible for overtime

To Apply

Please send a resume and list of references.