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The Cheese Shop Inc.

$18/hr

... seeking entry-level employees to assist us in high volume personal sales: ~ You'll facilitate at the front counter with cheese and gourmet food sales. ~ You'll assist in the wine department with ...

The Cheese Shop Inc.

$18/hr

... seeking entry-level employees to assist us in high volume personal sales: ~ You'll facilitate at the front counter with cheese and gourmet food sales. ~ You'll assist in the wine department with ...

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How much do entry level wine jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level wine in the United States is $19.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical responsibilities and learning opportunities for someone in an entry-level wine role?

In an entry-level wine position, you can expect to handle tasks such as assisting with tastings, stocking shelves, maintaining inventory, and providing basic wine recommendations to customers. You'll often work closely with more experienced staff, learning about wine varieties, regions, and food pairings on the job. Many entry-level roles offer opportunities to participate in staff trainings and wine education sessions, which can help you build foundational knowledge and advance to more specialized positions, such as sommelier or wine buyer, over time.

What is the difference between Entry Level Wine vs Entry Level Sommelier?

AspectEntry Level WineEntry Level Sommelier
CertificationsNone required, but certifications like WSET Level 1 are commonWSET Level 1 or similar certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentRetail stores, wineries, wine shopsRestaurants, hotels, wine bars
Job FocusKnowledge of wines, customer assistance, salesWine service, customer education, wine pairing

Entry Level Wine roles focus on understanding and selling wines, often in retail or winery settings, with minimal certifications. Entry Level Sommelier positions involve wine service and customer education in hospitality environments, often requiring basic sommelier certifications. Both roles serve as foundational steps in the wine industry but differ mainly in job focus and work environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Entry Level Wine Professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Wine Professional, you need a basic understanding of wine varieties, tasting techniques, and customer service, often supported by a high school diploma or introductory certification such as WSET Level 1. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory software, and wine handling tools is typically required. Strong interpersonal communication, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn are important soft skills in this role. These competencies are essential for accurately assisting customers, managing wine inventory, and contributing to a positive wine retail or hospitality experience.

What are entry level wine jobs?

Entry level wine jobs are positions within the wine industry that typically require little to no prior experience and are ideal for individuals looking to start a career in wine. These jobs can include roles such as tasting room associate, cellar hand, vineyard worker, retail sales assistant, or wine sales representative. Duties often involve assisting with wine tastings, managing inventory, helping with grape harvesting, and learning the basics of wine production and sales. These roles provide hands-on experience and foundational knowledge that can lead to more advanced opportunities in the wine industry.
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Warehouse Associate (Night Shift)

Warehouse Associate (Night Shift)

Great Lakes Wine Spirits

Grand Rapids, MI

$20.90/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is a growing statewide company seeking Warehouse Associates to work the Night Shift at our depot in Grand Rapids.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

As a Warehouse Associate, you play a critical role in getting our product out to our customers. You are responsible for accurately loading products from within our warehouse onto our delivery trucks to be distributed to our customers throughout Michigan. You accurately select full cases and individual bottles of product for distribution. By stacking light-on-heavy and making sure that labels are facing out, you stack products on pallets safely and effectively.

Your attention to safety is especially important as you operate an electric pallet jack or forklift to transport products. You keep the loading dock in order and moving by staging and shrink-wrapping pallets properly in preparation for loading into delivery trucks. You take pride in keeping the warehouse and your work zone clean and organized. As an efficient worker, you maintain an optimal "case-per-hour rate. You get great satisfaction out of keeping things organized and ensuring that orders are ready for delivery on time!

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This position operates in a warehouse environment. The employee will be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration where the noise level can be loud. This position is also very active and must frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, stoop and climb throughout the day while lifting, stacking, moving and rotating items without handles that weigh up to 50 pounds; push/pull carts with up to 100 pounds of force. This position is required to operate warehouse equipment and regularly to read, write and communicate in English.

Work Schedule

This is a night shift position working Sunday through Thursday with shifts starting at 7:00 PM.  This position must work until the job is finished which requires mandatory overtime and will occasionally work Fridays based on holiday schedules and business needs.

Pay & Benefits

  • Entry-Level wage between $20.90 per hour
  • Perfect Attendance Bonus (paid quarterly)
  • Individual Accuracy Bonus (paid monthly)
  • Vacation and Personal Time
  • 6 Paid Holidays
  • Competitive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs, and Group Legal coverage.
  • Buy-Up Life Insurance and Disability coverage available.
  • Eligible for 401K enrollment upon date of hire.

Required Qualifications

  • At least 18 years of age
  • High School Diploma/GED (preferred)
  • Ability to be active and on your feet for an entire shift.
  • Ability to frequently lift and carry 55 lbs., and push or pull up to 100 lbs.

Additional Requirements

  • Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee policy manual and any applicable contracts, signed agreements, and work rules.
  • Cooperates with all management and staff of GLWAS.
  • Follows all MLCC rules and regulations, as they apply to the position.
  • Use alcohol in a responsible manner when related to business activities.


About Great Lakes Wine & Spirits

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is Michigan's Largest Alcoholic Beverage Wholesaler, servicing all 83 Michigan counties. Employing over 1,100 people with facilities throughout the state, We Are Local, Everywhere. Founded as a family business nearly 80 years ago, the tradition of good business principles has remained the cornerstone of Great Lakes Wine & Spirits success. Honesty, hard work, fair dealing, service and an ongoing commitment to the customers and staff. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits strives to provide an ever-escalating standard of innovation and service to its customers and to responsibly enhance demand for its products.


All offers of employment are conditional based upon completed satisfactory of pre-employment screenings. This includes a background check on a criminal record, physical evaluation, agility(lift) test, and drug screen. Full disclosure is required before a criminal history is investigated and will not constitute an automatic bar of employment. Factors such as the date of offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation, and the position applied for will be taken into account.


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