An Assistant Winemaker job in Paterson, Washington is available at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE). In this role your knowledge and passion for wine will make a difference! As an Assistant Winemaker you will assist the production of premium wines for a variety of brands. You will organize and create work orders for all production activities, working closely with winemakers, the cellar manager and production supervisors. This job is full time and expected to work increased hours during harvest period.

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 because we value our vineyards and the art of winemaking. This focus has resulted in our ability to offer our consumers extraordinary and distinctive wines from some of the best regions in the world.

Assistant Winemaker job responsibilities include:

• Work closely with SMWE winemaking teams to assist in production of their wines at Columbia Crest.
• Provide direction and technical assistance to the cellar manager and cellar leads.
• Oversee barrel fermentation, ML fermentation, SO2, topping and racking out of barrel for blending.
• Track and monitor all empty barrels.
• Monitor micro-oxygenation and stirring of stave tanks.
• Assist with tank workorders as directed by winemakers.
• Participate in tastings as time permits.
• Maintain various spreadsheets throughout the year to help ensure information and wine quality are continued.
• Be familiar with all aspects of winemaking and be able to act on behalf of the winemaker.
• Focus on production winemaking, visiting cellar, auditing process, and becoming an expert in your area.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in enology, food science or a related field preferred
• 5 years of winery experience
• Minimum Age requirement of 21 when working within winemaking
• Must be familiar with all aspects of winemaking and sensory analysis
• Must have strong organizational and supervisory skills
• Ability to travel and occasionally work weekends and extended hours during peak production periods

Your Compensation:

$89,791 - $120,296/yr. based upon relevant experience.

At Ste. Michelle Wine Estates we believe in paying our employees equal pay for equal work. Individual offers are made dependent upon a candidate's prior experience and education level as it pertains to the role.

Benefits of working with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates:

Our Total Rewards programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented, curious people with a passion for innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and growth. We offer leading programs that inspire and reward superior performance and foster an inclusive, diverse, and healthy workforce.

• Health Care Coverage including medical, dental, vision & prescription - eligible on date of hire for full-time employees
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• 401(k) with Employer Match and Supplemental Contribution
• Employee Wine Discounts

Culture at Ste. Michelle:

We Challenge: We are driven to succeed in everything we do, and we challenge ourselves and our team to perform at the highest level.

We Care: We put people first - our team, our consumers, our customers, our communities.

We Collaborate: We believe there is nothing we can't accomplish - together - and we believe lifting up those around us is essential to achieving both individual and collective success.

Harvest your potential, Uncork the possibilities! If you are interested in an Assistant Winemaker job in Paterson, Washington please apply now.

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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.