Cellar Assistant I

Help Craft Award Winning Wines at Oliver Winery 

Every great bottle of wine starts long before it reaches the tasting room—it starts in the cellar.

At Oliver Winery, you'll be part of the team that crafts the award-winning wines that are poured, bottled, and enjoyed by wine lovers across the country. From fermentation to finishing touches, your work directly impacts the quality of every bottle we produce.

As one of the largest wineries in the Midwest, and home to Newsweek's #2 Tasting Room in the U.S., Oliver Winery offers a unique opportunity to build a career in winemaking while working on our beautiful, wooded Bloomington campus.

JOB SUMMARY: The Cellar Assistant Level I works as a member of our Winemaking team, assisting in daily winemaking activities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the winemaking team in daily activities.
• Works mainly in winemaking, but may be required to help in other departments as needed.
• Performs winemaking tasks according to standard operation procedures.
• Works to master Standard Operating Procedures for Cellar Assistant Level I in General Movements/Operations, In Tank Procedures, Safety & Security and Wine Additions based on aptitude and winery needs.
• Additional duties, as assigned by the Management.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of an associate’s degree or equivalent combination of coursework and work history.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and be able to be insured on company vehicles.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50 or more lbs. for extended periods of time.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Be able to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• A strong interest in wine and winemaking.
• Due to the nature of our business, must be over 21 years of age.
• Due to the nature of this position, employee must be able to taste, smell and see (must have color vision).

SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES:

• Detail oriented and focus on safety.
• Perform tasks with thoughtful attention to detail that enhances/ensures wine quality, efficiency and safety.
• Work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Accept direction and constructive feedback from others.
• Communicate and work with customers and employees at all levels (Oliver executives and those from outside companies, fellow managers, customers, and part time production staff).

In addition, all successful winery employees will be able to:

• Use your attitude and effort to contribute to a positive work environment.
• Be thoughtfully engaged and do your best work. Every day.
• Model the winery values: Respect People, Expect Quality, Think Differently, Get Stuff Done.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: This is a physical job in a winery/production setting that will require long periods of standing, walking, lifting, climbing ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.

Core Values of Oliver Winery:

• Respect People. Respect others in your interactions with fellow staff, customers, suppliers, and all you meet in conducting winery business. Listen as much as you talk. Be respectful, friendly, and dependable.
• Expect Quality. Quality matters. Expect the best from yourself and fellow staff. Do your job with pride and attention to detail.
• Think Differently. Be curious and creative. Seek out ways to improve our wines, our brand, our service, and our facility.
• Get Stuff Done. Make smart decisions and deliver results. See solutions, not roadblocks. Execute great ideas with urgency.

Employee Benefits & Perks:

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and supplemental benefit packages.
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays.
• Employer 401(k) matching program of up to 6% of annual compensation.
• Paid training and meetings. Opportunities for professional development.
• Access to our award-winning Live Well wellness program featuring fitness reimbursements, charitable giving matches, and education on topics including financial health, physical wellbeing, and more.
• Generous employee discount on wine, food and merchandise.

We strongly encourage uploading a Cover Letter/Letter of Interest with your resume. For more information about working at Oliver Winery, check us out on Glassdoor! This document is confidential and contains proprietary information and intellectual property of Oliver Winery, Inc. Disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this document and the information contained therein is strictly prohibited. © 2025 OLIVER WINERY & VINEYARDS, BLOOMINGTON, IN 47404 | OLIVER IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF OLIVER WINE COMPANY, INC. EOE