Seasonal Cellar Assistant - Wenatchee, WA

Yonder Cider is a rapidly growing cidery based in Wenatchee, Washington (production) and Seattle, Washington (taproom). Established in 2020, we are distributed throughout Washington state, Oregon, and Idaho, with a taproom in Seattle’s Ballard Brewing District and a soon-to-open taproom in Cashmere. We create cider using a blend of bittersweet cider apples and juicy dessert apples, picked and pressed in Wenatchee—the heart of Apple Country.

About the role

Yonder Cider is seeking a seasonal Cellar Assistant to join our growing team. Tasks include canning/kegging cider, cleaning equipment, loading/unloading trucks, and preparing finished product for sales and distribution. The ideal candidate works well in a small team, pays attention to detail, and is comfortable with a regular daily rhythm of critical and repetitive tasks to ensure quality and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Operate keg washer/filler to clean, fill, and palletize kegged product
• Work canning line for all canning runs and assist temporary workers/Craft Canning as necessary
• Prepare and stage packaging materials and equipment for can and keg production
• Palletize finished cased/kegged goods, and prepare pallets for warehouse staging including strapping and stretch wrapping
• Visually inspect finished goods for quality defects or packaging abnormalities, ensuring all visual quality standards are met
• Monitor packaging equipment operation and communicate abnormalities or needs with Head Cidermaker
• Operate pallet jack and forklift to move loads within the warehouse
• Operate pressure washer to maintain cidery floors and clean keg and tank exteriors
• Follow sanitization protocols to clean fermentation tanks, brite tanks, press line, etc.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly cidery and warehouse environment, including daily and deep cleaning
• Accurately record and convey daily tasks on work reports, emphasizing attention to detail
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and adhere to good safety practices
• Other duties as assigned by Head Cidermaker

Requirements

• Forklift experience required (certification a plus, but not necessary)
• Available Monday–Friday with flexible working hours during busy season (Summer/Harvest)
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Able to stand for long periods (8+ hour days)

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse environment preferred, but not necessary
• Previous beverage production experience preferred, but not necessary
• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow directions, as well as listen and communicate with co-workers
• Strong and proven work ethic, with the ability to multi-task

Pay

$18–$20 per hour, depending on experience

Benefits

• Paid time off and holidays
• Cider benefits