Cellar worker vs loader/unloader

The differences between cellar workers and loader/unloaders can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a loader/unloader has an average salary of $31,827, which is higher than the $25,563 average annual salary of a cellar worker.

The top three skills for a cellar worker include wine, harvest and basic math. The most important skills for a loader/unloader are inventory control, electric pallet jack, and pallets.

Cellar worker vs loader/unloader overview

	Cellar Worker	Loader/Unloader
Yearly salary	$25,563	$31,827
Hourly rate	$12.29	$15.30
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	22,356	67,063
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 63%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	-	-

Cellar worker vs loader/unloader salary

Cellar workers and loader/unloaders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Cellar Worker	Loader/Unloader
Average salary	$25,563	$31,827
Salary range	Between $14,000 And $45,000	Between $26,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	Chicago, IL	Tacoma, WA
Highest paying state	Vermont	Minnesota
Best paying company	Vintage Wine Estates	Bunge
Best paying industry	Hospitality	Transportation

Differences between cellar worker and loader/unloader education

There are a few differences between a cellar worker and a loader/unloader in terms of educational background:

	Cellar Worker	Loader/Unloader
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 63%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Cellar worker vs loader/unloader demographics

Here are the differences between cellar workers' and loader/unloaders' demographics:

	Cellar Worker	Loader/Unloader
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 89.2% Female, 10.8%	Male, 89.7% Female, 10.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.4% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 31.8% Asian, 4.4% White, 43.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 14.9% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.8% Asian, 5.5% White, 53.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between cellar worker and loader/unloader duties and responsibilities

Cellar worker example responsibilities.

Apply GMP's to each task assign to ensure high quality standards.
Scan (RF) materials into inventory ..
Complete understanding of barrel operations, racking, filling and topping.
Shift lead in the white support team assign by winemaker Bruce weeks.
Maintain documentation of procedures done to tanks, perform minor lab work, ensure integrity of wine according to health standards.
Assist and direct temporary cellar workers during harvest.

Loader/unloader example responsibilities.

Check boxes for leaks or damages so they can be send to back to QA.
Provide QA and material damage reports.
Position also require the use of RF equipment.
Load shingles on roof tops during the summer time.
Roof LoaderLoading shingles and unloading other roofing materials onto roofs.
Stock groceries and freight, unload trucks, condition aisles.

Cellar worker vs loader/unloader skills

Common cellar worker skills

Wine, 48%
Harvest, 28%
Basic Math, 6%
Chemical Additions, 5%
Cellar Operations, 3%
Safety Procedures, 3%

Common loader/unloader skills

Inventory Control, 27%
Electric Pallet Jack, 16%
Pallets, 13%
Tractor Trailer, 10%
Safety Procedures, 6%
Delivery Truck, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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