Seasonal Cellar Worker – McMinnville Winery

Jackson Family Wines; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in winemaking is seeking enthusiastic individuals for their upcoming harvest season. Join a dynamic team where you will contribute to the entire harvest process, from forklift operation to bottling. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, working alongside passionate professionals dedicated to crafting ultra-premium wines. With a focus on teamwork and a great attitude, you will thrive in this inclusive setting. Enjoy benefits like harvest lunches and wine tastings while making lasting memories in the beautiful Willamette Valley. Don't miss your chance to be part of this exciting journey!

Benefits

Harvest lunches

Referral bonus

Wine tastings

Paid health time

Qualifications

• Previous harvest and beverage production experience is desired but not required.
• Must be able to communicate in English effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cellar operations including unloading fruit and barrel work.
• Perform harvest duties such as sorting, destemming, and pressing.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and facility.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Wine production equipment

Job description

ABOUT US:

Jackson Family Wines - McMinnville is a state-of-the-art, medium-sized winery situated in the heart of the Willamette Valley. Committed to the pursuit of winemaking excellence, we specialize in crafting ultra-premium Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sparkling Wines sourced from our LIVE-certified estates across the region. Our portfolio includes wines for renowned brands such as La Crema, Siduri Wines, as well as a selection of luxury custom crush clients.

We are in search of diverse, passionate, and enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic team for the upcoming 2025 harvest season. As a member of our harvest team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside our full-time winemaking team, contributing to every facet of the harvest process. Whether you're embarking on your first harvest or bring seasoned expertise to the table, we strive to cultivate a fun, inclusive, and educational environment where all our team members can thrive and grow.

Our winery is conveniently located just outside of McMinnville, Oregon, approximately one hour southwest of Portland.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We’re looking for help in our cellar with our upcoming 2025 Harvest! Under the general direction of the cellar manager and winemaking staff, this position will be involved in the following duties:

1. Forklifting – unloading and loading fruit, safely driving barrels
2. Harvest duties – sorting, destemming, pressing, etc.
3. Additions – yeast, acid, nutrients, etc.
4. Barrel work – cleaning, steaming, filling, emptying, and topping
5. Tank work - racking, transferring/blending both juice and wine
6. Sampling – obtain grape, juice, and/or wine samples
7. Bottling – help with bottling if need arises
8. Communicate effectively with supervisor and other staff
9. Cleaning of both equipment and facility
10. Other duties as assigned

BENEFITS:

• Harvest lunches
• Referral bonus
• Wine tastings
• Paid health time

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment and have a sense of pride in your work. Previous harvest and beverage production experience is desired but not required. Some forklift experience is highly desired. Must be able to work varying shifts and overtime, including weekends, as needed, particularly during the peak of the harvest season. Must be able to communicate in English effectively. Must be able to work in the US and have legal transportation. A great attitude and passion for beverages goes a long way!

WAGE TRANSPARENCY:

The base pay for this role ranges from $20.00-$23.00 per hour. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.

Jackson Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on merit and business needs.