Cellar Assistant I

Oliver Wine Company • Bloomington, IN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Every great bottle of wine starts long before it reaches the tasting room—it starts in the cellar. At Oliver Winery, you'll be part of the team that crafts the award-winning wines that are poured, bottled, and enjoyed by wine lovers across the country. From fermentation to finishing touches, your work directly impacts the quality of every bottle we produce. As one of the largest wineries in the Midwest, and home to Newsweek's #2 Tasting Room in the U.S., Oliver Winery offers a unique opportunity to build a career in winemaking while working on our beautiful, wooded Bloomington campus. JOB SUMMARY: The Cellar Assistant Level I works as a member of our Winemaking team, assisting in daily winemaking activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of an associate’s degree or equivalent combination of coursework and work history.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and be able to be insured on company vehicles.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50 or more lbs. for extended periods of time.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Be able to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• A strong interest in wine and winemaking.
• Due to the nature of our business, must be over 21 years of age.
• Due to the nature of this position, employee must be able to taste, smell and see (must have color vision).

Nice To Haves

• Detail oriented and focus on safety.
• Perform tasks with thoughtful attention to detail that enhances/ensures wine quality, efficiency and safety.
• Work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Accept direction and constructive feedback from others.
• Communicate and work with customers and employees at all levels (Oliver executives and those from outside companies, fellow managers, customers, and part time production staff).
• Use your attitude and effort to contribute to a positive work environment.
• Be thoughtfully engaged and do your best work. Every day.
• Model the winery values: Respect People, Expect Quality, Think Differently, Get Stuff Done.

Responsibilities

• Assists the winemaking team in daily activities.
• Works mainly in winemaking, but may be required to help in other departments as needed.
• Performs winemaking tasks according to standard operation procedures.
• Works to master Standard Operating Procedures for Cellar Assistant Level I in General Movements/Operations, In Tank Procedures, Safety & Security and Wine Additions based on aptitude and winery needs.
• Additional duties, as assigned by the Management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and supplemental benefit packages.
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays.
• Employer 401(k) matching program of up to 6% of annual compensation.
• Paid training and meetings.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Access to our award-winning Live Well wellness program featuring fitness reimbursements, charitable giving matches, and education on topics including financial health, physical wellbeing, and more.
• Generous employee discount on wine, food and merchandise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree