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Cellar Hand Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Stocker

Thornton, CO · On-site

$13 - $14/hr

You will be using a hand truck to move cases where they need to go. * Stockers stand for their ... These include the wine cooler, wine cellar, soda coolers, mixer aisle and clearance area. All of ...

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$13

$21

$25

How much do cellar hand jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for cellar hand in Colorado is $21.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $22.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cellar Hand, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cellar Hand, you need a basic understanding of winemaking processes, physical fitness, and attention to detail, often supported by a high school diploma and a willingness to learn. Familiarity with winery equipment, fermentation tanks, pumps, and sometimes forklift certification are commonly required. Strong teamwork, reliability, and effective communication help you work efficiently during busy harvest periods. These skills and qualities ensure safe operations, high-quality wine production, and smooth collaboration within the winery.

What are some common challenges faced by cellar hands during the busy harvest season?

During the harvest season, cellar hands often work long hours in physically demanding conditions, including lifting heavy equipment and handling large volumes of grapes and juice. Managing multiple tasks simultaneously, such as cleaning tanks, monitoring fermentation, and assisting with pressing, can be challenging due to tight timelines and the need for precision. Effective communication with the winemaking team and adaptability are essential to ensure smooth workflow and high-quality wine production.

What are cellar hands?

Cellar hands are entry-level workers in wineries or breweries who assist with the day-to-day operations of wine or beer production. Their duties typically include cleaning and sanitizing equipment, moving barrels, transferring liquids, monitoring fermentation processes, and helping with bottling and labeling. Cellar hands play a crucial role in maintaining hygiene and supporting winemakers or brewers during busy production periods. This position is often considered a starting point for those seeking a career in the wine or beverage industry.

What is the difference between Cellar Hand vs Winemaker?

AspectCellar HandWinemaker
CredentialsBasic wine industry certifications or on-the-job trainingFormal education in viticulture or enology often required
Work EnvironmentAssist in wine production, working in the cellar and fermentation areasOversees entire wine production process, including blending and aging
Industry UsageCommon entry-level role in wineriesSenior role with decision-making responsibilities

The main difference is that a Cellar Hand performs hands-on tasks in the wine cellar, supporting the winemaking process, while a Winemaker has a broader role involving decision-making, planning, and overseeing the entire wine production. Cellar Hands typically require less formal education and focus on technical tasks, whereas Winemakers often have specialized degrees and extensive experience.

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Infographic showing various Cellar Hand job openings in Colorado as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 64% As Needed, 27% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 26% Physical, 15% Hybrid, and 59% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,970 per year, or $21.1 per hour.

Brewer/Cellar/Packaging Tech

FBBC, LLC DBA HOLIDAILY BREWING COMPANY

Golden, CO • On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

HOLIDAILY BREWING COMPANY Brewer/Cellar/Packaging Tech

About Holidaily Brewing Company: We are a 100% certified dedicated gluten-free brewery on a mission to always provide safe, gluten-free beer with world-class taste.

Holidaily Brewing Company strives to be the leader and the obvious choice for gluten-free beer in the United States. Holidaily is an inclusive, authentic community that celebrates a life of health and happiness.

Our brewery and tasting room are in Golden, Colorado, and our beers are distributed throughout Colorado, Arizona, Kansas, including Kansas City Metro, California, Wyoming, Texas, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho, Minnesota and Utah with regional and national growth in our future.

We are growing, expanding distribution, and adding another hybrid brewer, cellar and packaging tech to our Production team at our Production Brewery in Golden, Colorado in order to meet our increased demand.

Position Summary: The right candidate will join our current production staff and brew, cellar, and package. They will also help with building and loading shipments of beer, receiving shipments in, and maintaining inventory levels. This position will report directly to the Director of Operations and Safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Production Operations:

  • Cleans. Cleans tanks (CIP and outsides), sweeps and scrubs and mops, tidies work area, organizes and maintains work environment.
  • Performs packaging operations: canning, kegging, and bottling
  • Works in a fast-paced brewery environment while maintaining the safety of themselves, their coworkers, and our Gluten-Free consumers.
  • Performs brewing and cellaring operations, with guidance and training, on our Mash Press production system, 10-Bbl Pub system, and 1-Bbl pilot system.
    • Wort production and management, monitoring fermentation and carbonation, dry hop, transfers, fining, etc.
  • Completes required, regular quality checks (pH, gravities with an Anton Paar gravitometer and glass hydrometers, DO and CO2 readings with an Anton Paar CBox, seam checks, fill level, etc.).
  • Maintains accurate inventory in Ekos.
  • Detailed record keeping including brew logs (paper and in Ekos), operation checklists, maintenance logs, and package records
  • Performs daily maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
  • Work closely with production and facilities to troubleshoot and optimize equipment.
  • Cleans kegs using automated keg cleaner, fills kegs as needed.

Inventory Management and Orders

  • Assists with tracking the inventory of necessary ingredients and materials.
  • Works with Management to maximize quality and yields, while minimizing product loss and package dissolved oxygen levels.
  • Helps as needed on Cask canning line.
  • Stacks and wraps pallets, builds orders for shipment (along with rest of production team).
  • Loads shipments for delivery (along with rest of production team).

Other Responsibilities Include:

  • Operates a forklift and scissor lift as needed in a safe manner.
  • Follow SOP’s and develop novel SOP’s where they are necessary.
  • Handle dangerous chemicals according to safe practice, SDS, and SOP’s.
  • Maintain safe and effective operation of all equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

  • Must be 21+.
  • Dedication to quality, safety, and cleanliness.
  • Ability to arrange priorities and multitask to independently manage time.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously while respecting shared space.
  • Flexibility and adaptability, openness and willingness to learn.
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Experience and confidence using specialty hand tools.
  • Strong troubleshooting, mechanical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with Ekos a plus.
  • Represent our Core Values of being Innovative, Excellent, Safe, Accountable, and having a Winning Attitude.
  • Foster an atmosphere of inclusivity, open communication, attention to detail, accountability, and mutual respect.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • GED or High school equivalent.
  • An ideal candidate will have 2+ years brewing / cellaring experience in a production setting.
  • Gluten-free production experience a major plus.
  • Equipment maintenance / minor repair experience a major plus.
  • A certificate / degree in brewing, or equivalent knowledge through experience a plus.
  • Forklift and scissor lift experience a plus (will be certified by Holidaily).
  • Packaging line operations, especially with Cask line a major plus.

Physical Standards:

  • Able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
  • Able to stoop, crawl, twist, turn, lift, kneel, climb ladders and stairs.
  • Able to regularly lift/carry 50 pounds.
  • Able to work in indoor and outdoor environments with sometimes slippery floors.
  • Able to twist, bend, kneel, and work in a wet production environment.
  • Able to work in varying degrees of temperatures that is typical for a brewery.
  • The floor surface may vary.
  • Ability to tolerate a high-level work pace that is typical for the beverage production industry.
  • The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Job Type:

This position requires working full-time, 40 hours per week, in four 10‑hour shifts that may include Saturdays and Sundays.

Compensation:

This is an hourly position with a starting range of $18 to $20/hr.

In addition, Holidaily Brewing Company provides health, dental and vision benefits, life and workers compensation insurance, matching 401k (up to 3.5%), $100 annual boot allowance, discounted beer, and flexible paid time off to full-time employees.