Cellar Hand

CoralTree Hospitality • Portland, OR

9d

About The Position

The Cellar Hand supports winery production throughout the winemaking cycle, including grape processing, fermentation, cellar operations, sanitation, wine transfers, bottling, and packaging. This hands-on role helps maintain wine quality, cleanliness, and safety while supporting the winemaking team and seasonal production demands.

The position involves working in cellar and production environments, operating winery equipment as trained and authorized, maintaining accurate production records, and following established quality control, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and cleanliness.
• Ability to follow instructions, work safely, and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be a United States citizen or possess a valid work permit.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to bend, kneel, climb stairs or ladders, and work in confined or damp cellar environments.
• Ability to work around wet floors, varying temperatures, cleaning chemicals, and winery production equipment while following safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Previous winery, cellar, brewery, or food production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grape receiving, sorting, crushing, pressing, and other 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed