Golden State Cider / Sonoma Craft - Cellar Blender

Golden State Cider • Healdsburg, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Sonoma Craft team and help create high-quality cider from the ground up. We’re looking for a motivated, hands-on Cellar Tech I who thrives in a physical, team-oriented environment. This role offers strong on-the-job training and exposure to all stages of cellar work—from fermentation checks to sanitation to bulk product movement—with plenty of room to grow into higher-level cellar positions as you build your skills. Job Summary The Cellar Blender works with all Cellar roles (Tech I & II, Lead, and Supervisor) and the Operations Manager to complete cellar tasks according to established Standard Operating Procedures, or as specifically directed. This individual should primarily execute cellar work orders but may also be requested to complete other tasks as assigned due to business needs. This position is hands-on, fast-paced, and physically demanding, requiring strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask while working around wet equipment, pressurized gases, and typical winery conditions. The Cellar Blender plays an important part in supporting Sonoma Craft’s commitment to quality and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a cidery, winery, or brewery environment, including supervisory experience
• High School Diploma, GED, or ten years of work-related experience. Higher Education preferred
• Forklift Certification and proven ability to safely operate a forklift, scissor lift, and pallet jack
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including extended hours and overtime as needed
• Proficient levels in reading, writing, and mathematical skills
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, and NetSuite or related winery management software. Ability to learn additional cidery management programs necessary.
• Ability to understand and follow directions, as well as listen and communicate with co-workers as a leader and follower
• Strong and proven work ethic

Responsibilities

• Understands, follows, and completes cellar work orders to perform the following:
• Follows cellar standard operating procedures (SOPs) and adheres to safe cellar practices
• Performs equipment CIP protocols including tank cleaning, and hose/pump sanitation
• Receives bulk tankers, including setup and operation of pump to offload, operating juice warming unit, cleaning and sanitizing all used pumps and hoses.
• Performs daily fermentation checks.
• Accurately and clearly obtains, records, and conveys production numbers and records data in the ERP system
• Operates basic cellar equipment, including pumps, flow meters, tank mixers, and is comfortable with cellar principles to move bulk products between tanks
• Prepares yeast and other ingredients for direct addition to tanks or to infusion equipment, with the approval or supervision of other cellar staff
• After completing site-specific training and certification, operates cellar scissor lift and forklift
• Understands, handles, and uses pressurized gases
• Performs general cleaning tasks including the pressure washing of cidery floors and tank exteriors
• Executes Cider blending and infusing operations and related additions in partnership with the Cellar Supervisor
• Assist as needed in operating laboratory equipment to obtain: Brix, ABV, pH, Free/Total SO2, Turbidity, Dissolved O2, Dissolved CO2
• Manages job load and multi-task several jobs at once, minimizing operational downtime.
• Calculates and approves blend work orders, chemical and inert gas additions for cellar tanks, including sweet juice, dry base, cellar ingredients, yeast, malic acid, KMBS, enzymes, fining, and finishing products
• Assists with ERP system data entry, communicates deviation and variance from the cellar plan with the production team, including tank volumes, addition rates, and loss

Benefits

• Health Care Coverage
• Medical Insurance: 90% of the employee premium and 50% of dependent premiums covered
• Dental & Vision Insurance: 100% of the employee premium and 50% of dependent premiums covered
• Monthly Wellness Allowance $100 monthly reimbursement to support physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing, including gym memberships, fitness classes, yoga, strength training, or passes to Regional, State, or National Parks
• Paid Time Off 18 days of PTO annually, accrued from your start date
• Company Holidays 11 paid holidays each year
• Cider & Beer Allotments Monthly product perks to enjoy our craft beverages
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Eligibility begins after 90 days
• 100% match on the first 3%, and 50% match on the next 3% after one year of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED