Harvest Cellar Hand

COL SOLARE WINERY • Full-time • Benton City, Washington State, United States • $18 - $20 / hour • 2w ago

Col Solare Harvest Cellar Hand

Col Solare Winery is a small, iconic Washington estate owned by the Antinori Family. The 29-acre estate vineyard and winery on Red Mountain focus on producing ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

We are currently seeking candidates for our harvest cellar hand positions to join our team at Col Solare Winery in Benton City, Washington. This seasonal position will be exposed to all aspects of cellar production at an ultra-premium winery.

Duration of Work: August 2026 – November 2026

Pay Scale: $18-$20/hr

Housing Stipend $750/month if relocating 100 or more miles from Benton City

In this harvest position you will:

Work with a small team to produce ultra-premium wine on Red Mountain
Assist in all harvest cellar activities including but not limited to:
o Wash and sanitize all wine contact equipmento Operate and clean crush equipmento Complete work orders to perform desired taskso Perform punch downs, pump overs, and additions to musts and wineso Rack and transfer wineo Do all stages of barrel work on metal racks: barrel cleaning, filling, topping, stirring, and rackingo Drain tanks, dig out pomace, and press pomaceo Perform other duties as assigned by manager
Maintain the highest level of sanitation in production work areas
Maintain a positive relationship, encouraging strong communication and teamwork
Be available for long and irregular hours during peak harvest periods or on various shifts
Comply with all safety requirementsWorking Environment:
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Must be able to work in cold and wet conditions
Must be able to bend, squat, and stand for long periods
Must be able to climb stairs, catwalk, and ladders
May be required to work in confined space

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age
Valid Driver’s License
High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Must be reliable, on-time, and engaged
Must be available to work at least 60 hours per week during the peak of the season
High work capacity and ability to manage several projects simultaneously
Ability to work with all types of personalities across different work functions
Ability to carry out direction both verbally and/or in written form
Ability to work autonomously

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person