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How much do winery cellar worker jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for winery cellar worker in the United States is $20.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a winery cellar worker do?

A Winery Cellar Worker is responsible for performing a variety of tasks involved in the production of wine, including cleaning and sanitizing equipment, transferring wine between tanks and barrels, monitoring fermentation, and assisting with bottling and packaging. They often handle heavy machinery, work in cool and damp environments, and must pay close attention to detail to ensure wine quality. This role is essential in supporting winemakers and ensuring that the winemaking process runs smoothly from harvest to bottling.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a winery cellar worker?

To excel as a Winery Cellar Worker, you need a good understanding of winemaking processes, attention to detail, and physical stamina, with a high school diploma often required. Familiarity with cellar equipment, pumps, bottling lines, and sanitation procedures is common, and forklift certification may be beneficial. Strong teamwork, adaptability, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure efficient wine production, maintain quality standards, and support smooth collaboration in a physically demanding and time-sensitive environment.

What is the difference between Winery Cellar Worker vs Winemaker?

AspectWinery Cellar WorkerWinemaker
CredentialsBasic wine industry knowledge, sometimes certifications in wine handlingAdvanced education in enology or viticulture, extensive experience
Work EnvironmentCellars, fermentation tanks, wine storage areasWinery production areas, laboratories, tasting rooms
Employer & Industry UsageEntry to mid-level roles in wineries, focusing on wine processingSenior roles responsible for wine production, quality, and blending

The main difference is that Winery Cellar Workers handle the day-to-day tasks in the cellar, such as cleaning, monitoring fermentation, and bottling, while Winemakers oversee the entire wine production process, including blending and quality control. Winery Cellar Workers support winemaking operations, but Winemakers make critical decisions about wine style and quality.

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Infographic showing various Winery Cellar Worker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,816 per year, or $20.1 per hour.

Cellar Person (Angry Orchard Cidery)

The Boston Beer Company

Walden, NY • On-site

$18.27 - $29.81/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 18 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Support apple pressing operations, including equipment setup, cleaning, and teardown.

  • Operate forklifts to move apple bins, totes, inventory, and materials, and assist with packaging operations such as kegging, canning, and bottling.

  • Maintain sanitation standards in production areas and troubleshoot basic utility and process equipment issues.


Job description


We are currently hiring a full- time, temporary Cellar Person at the Angry Orchard Cidery in Walden, New York
As a Cellar Person, you'll support daily cider production operations while maintaining high safety, sanitation, and quality standards. You'll work across cellar, packaging, and cidery functions, assisting with apple processing, equipment cleaning, inventory movement, and production support. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is interested in learning the craft of cider making.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM. This position is temporary, with an anticipated end date in February or approximately six months from the start date; whichever comes first.
What You'll Brew:
  • Support apple pressing operations, including equipment setup, cleaning, and teardown.
  • Operate forklifts safely to move apple bins, totes, inventory, and materials throughout the site and load or unload trucks.
  • Assist with packaging operations, including kegging, canning, and bottling products.
  • Maintain sanitation standards in assigned production areas in support of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
  • Troubleshoot basic utility and process equipment issues.
  • Restock materials and manage inventory movement as needed.
  • Support a positive cider-making culture and collaborate with production team members.
  • Learn cider-making fundamentals including apple processing, yeast management, fermentation, aging, cold processing, packaging, and utilities.
  • Work indoors and outdoors year-round in a cider production environment that may overlap with public tour operations.
  • Lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, climb stairs and elevated platforms, and crouch or crawl as needed to perform essential job functions.

What Ingredients You'll Bring:
Minimum Qualifications:
  • High school diploma.
  • Forklift experience.
  • Experience in cider production, winemaking, or brewing with an interest in cider production.
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, including repetitive lifting.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, up to 11 hours per day.
  • Ability to climb stairs and work at heights or on elevated platforms.
  • Ability to step over, crouch under, or crawl beneath equipment and obstacles as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Technical degree or certificate.
  • Formal education in Viticulture, Enology, Brewing, Fermentation Science, or a related field.
  • Forklift license.
  • 1-2 years of commercial experience in cider production, winemaking, or brewing.

Level: 8
In accordance with pay transparency laws the pay rate for this role if hired is $18.27 - $29.81 per hour. However, it's important to note that where the person hired starts in this range is dependent on their related experience, skillset and location.
Some Perks:
Our people are our most important "ingredient." We hire the best talent; and we reward, develop, and retain them too.
In addition to a generous 401k and more, Part Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available*:
  • Health and wellness program
  • Free Financial Coaching
  • BBC Coworker Relief Fund
  • Commuter Benefits

*Talk to your recruiter about eligibility
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance and the CA Fair Chance Act.
Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact jobs@bostonbeer.com for assistance.
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