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Description

Are you in the business of growing great grapes? Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is in the business of making great wine because we value our vineyards and the art of wine-making.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is a premium wine company that is proud to call the greater Seattle area our home. We are a collection of distinctive wine estates and maker of some of the finest wines in the world. As a result, our wines are a force for gatherings and conversations to serve the well-being of our consumers, our communities and our land. This approach has resulted in our ability to offer our consumers outstanding and distinctive wines from some of the best regions in the world.

We are currently seeking candidates for a Cellar Lead to join our team in Canoe Ridge Winery in Paterson, Washington.

What you will do:

• Direct the flow of processing (i.e. what equipment to use, tanks, lines, etc.).


• Assign work orders for routine cellar operations assigning to cellar personnel and monitoring to completion.


• Ensure proper training procedures and safety guidelines are followed.


• Provide supervision and direction to cellar personnel in conjunction with all aspects of juice.


• Perform cellar operations when necessary


• Take corrective action on personnel issues.


• On-Boarding of temporary employees.


• Track Production Metrics and report metrics to Area Zone Supervisor.


• Update and maintain daily schedule and attendance roster in absence of Zone Supervisor.


• Organizing use of cellar equipment.


• Must display Core Values at all times to continue to build a culture of these values.

What you will bring:

• Must be able to perform general manual labor (lifting, pulling and pushing equipment and chemicals).


• Must be able to follow OSHA/WISHA guidelines for facility hygiene and safety.


• Able to stand, squat, kneel, bend at the waist, and climb stairs repeatedly.


• High school diploma or GED equivalency required


• Must be at least 21 years of age (Alcohol)


• Possess valid drivers' license and responsible driving history.


• Previous experience in cellar or production required.


• Experience in some supervisory situations.


• Ability to troubleshoot for mechanical & equipment problems


• Have great organizational skills.


• Motivated to learn new skills focused on leadership and core values.


• History of responsible use of alcohol and other appropriate conduct, as well as fitness to be licensed, permitted, and/or certified by state and/or local regulatory bodies.

Who you are:

• You are curious and continuously learn and grow your capabilities.


• You respect and value the power of conversation to bring people together, learn and solve problems.


• You value inclusion and work to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed and every voice is heard.


• You are innovative and have the courage to pursue new ideas.


• You make an impact by being bold and taking action.

We believe in developing the leadership potential of our employees by providing opportunities for training, development and advancement.

In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills toward key business objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health insurance, participation in our 401k programs, and incentive compensation programs and relocation assistance packages for select roles.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class. For more information, see the EEOC's "Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law" poster.

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