Golden State Cider / Sonoma Craft - Cellar Tech I

Golden State Cider•Healdsburg, CA

8d•$23 - $29•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. The Cellar Tech I supports daily cidery operations by safely and accurately completing cellar work orders and following established SOPs. Key tasks include cleaning and sanitizing tanks and equipment, performing fermentation checks, receiving bulk tankers, preparing ingredients, and transferring bulk products using pumps, flow meters, and other cellar tools. The role also requires maintaining a clean, sanitary workspace and operating forklifts and scissor lifts after training/certification. 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 Tech I plays an important part in supporting Sonoma Craft’s commitment to quality and operational excellence.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in a cellar department specifically inside a cidery, winery, or brewery industry
High School Diploma, GED, or the equivalent of work-related experience.
Ability to operating Forklift, scissor lift, and pallet jack. Prior experience is preferred.
Training and certification will be provided to safely operate machinery
Ability to work flexible shifts, including extended hours and overtime as needed
Good reading, writing, and mathematical skills
Demonstrated ability to understand and follow directions, as well as listen and communicate with co-workers
Strong and proven work ethic
Commitment to excellence in an ever-evolving, exciting field of work

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 analytics to management
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

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