Wine Specialist

About the role

Acker's Wine Specialist supports the Valley Cottage warehouse operation, working as part of a team to receive, inspect, and inventory wines for database entry and sale. This role includes training in authenticating old and rare wines.

Responsibilities

• Inventory wines based on region, vineyard, maker, and vintage.
• Inspect product for defects or damages.
• Receive training in authenticating wines.
• Perform in-house inspections of wine and spirits.
• Oversee and support receiving and unpacking of incoming product.
• Conduct frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory.
• Box, palletize, and put away inventory.
• Maintain accurate daily records of goods received.
• Abide by all company safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse space.
• Travel to offsite cellar locations to perform similar duties.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capacity to take on multiple projects.
• Extremely organized with ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• WSET or other wine education with aspirations to learn more.
• 3 or more years of warehouse and inventory experience.
• Spirits knowledge a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently push, pull, squat, bend, stand, sit, and reach.
• Stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Regularly lift and move 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work in a temperature-controlled warehouse environment.

Pay

$65,000 to $80,000 based on fine wine experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and LTD benefits.
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer contribution.
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule.
• Wine discounts.