Cellar Technician Location: Wenatchee, WA Reporting to: Cider Operations Manager MISSION STATEMENT Harnessing excellence in talent, our passion, culture, technology, and innovation, Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF) delivers premium quality tree fruit products in the constant pursuit of a healthier, more sustainable world. OSF, founded in 1996, develops, grows, processes, and markets its flagship product, non- browning Arctic® apples. Our apples provide a solution to less food waste while increasing apple consumption. Through innovation, education, and science, OSF brings the world better fruit for a better future. Position Summary From our Arctic apple selection to finished cider and everything in between, this role is integral to ensuring our operations run smoothly. The ideal candidate will be at ease on the production floor and dedicated to maintaining our high standards. To create top-quality cider, we need a team player who is adaptable and capable of handling both simple and complex tasks. Job Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Cider Operations Manager to help meet our production goals.
- Be part of our innovation team and help with blending decisions on new and existing products.
- Receive, execute and document work orders and cleaning procedures.
- Clean, sanitize and return all equipment and tools used for the day to their proper storage area.
- Learn and operate processing equipment.
- Complete preventive maintenance when needed.
- Counting inventoried items
- Prepare shipments for delivery
- Operating a forklift to move apple bins, pallets, barrels, and other equipment.
- Help at various public beer/wine/cider tasting festivals.
- Work in a safe manner and participate in safety meetings
Position Requirements
- 1+ years of experience in either wine, cider, or beer production. We will also consider experienced individuals from food production, agriculture, manufacturing or other STEM fields.
- Mechanical
- Has worked at least two harvests.
- Has a passion for finding efficiency.
- Highly detail oriented.
- Able to communicate well
- Possess a high degree of flexibility.
- Open minded to new ideas and confidence in sharing your ideas.
- Able to perform under stressful/fast paced conditions at times
- Get it done attitude
- Certified or posses the skills to be certified on a forklift and scissor lift.
- Able to lift 60 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to work in cold, hot and wet environments.