Harvest Cellar Intern - Winemaking Hands-On Experience

Distinguished Vineyards & Wine Partners; Newberg, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Argyle Winery in Newberg, OR is seeking Harvest Cellar Hands to join the production team for the upcoming harvest. This full-time, temporary role involves long shifts (10–12 hours/day, 6 days/week) around peak times from August to November.

Responsibilities include fruit intake, destemming, pressing, rackings, cleanings, and forklift tasks. The position requires the ability to lift 50 lbs, work in cold and rainy weather, and adapt to a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Prior harvest cellar experience and forklift experience is preferred
• Basic knowledge of winemaking process
• Works well in a team or autonomously
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and stand long periods
• Willing to work long hours during peak times

Responsibilities

• Process machine-picked fruit and make additions
• Receive, stack, destem, and press fruit
• Rackings, barrel downs, and barrel consolidations
• Clean and sanitize winery equipment
• Punch downs and pumpovers
• Operate crush equipment, pumps, elevator, and press
• Forklift driving including bin unloading and dumping
• Drain and press finished wines
• Enter confined spaces for digouts and clean presses and tanks
• Daily cleaning duties and routine maintenance

Skills

Harvest cellar experience

Forklift experience

Team player

Attention to detail

Stamina

Job description

Argyle Winery in Newberg, OR is seeking Harvest Cellar Hands to join the production team for the upcoming harvest. This full-time, temporary role involves long shifts (10–12 hours/day, 6 days/week) around peak times from August to November.

Responsibilities include fruit intake, destemming, pressing, rackings, cleanings, and forklift tasks. The position requires the ability to lift 50 lbs, work in cold and rainy weather, and adapt to a flexible schedule.