Cellar Harvest Intern

Distinguished Vineyards•Newberg, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for Harvest Cellar Hands to join the Argyle Winery production team! Reporting to the Cellar Master, this role is responsible for helping craft both sparkling and still wines from the beautiful Dundee and Eola-Amity Hills in the upcoming Harvest. This role is based in Newberg, OR and is a Full-time, temporary position, working ~ 10-12 hours/day, 6 days per week at peak times. The incumbent must be able to have a flexible schedule throughout the months of August-November.

Requirements

A basic knowledge and understanding of the winemaking process
Works well in a team setting as well as autonomously at times
A strong attention to detail and ability to execute tasks in a timely manner
Must be able to lift and carry 50lbs and stand for long periods of time
Ability to work long hours at peak times (up to 12 hours a day and 6 days a week)
Dependability to show up to work every day and complete the tasks assigned
Ability to work in cold and rainy weather
Must be able to provide U.S. Work Authorization without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Prior harvest cellar experience and forklift experience is preferred, but not mandatory
Experience with cellar procedures and understanding work orders is preferred, but not mandatory

Responsibilities

Processing Machine picked fruit and making additions
Managing fruit intake, including receiving, stacking, destemming and pressing
Rackings, barrel downs, and barrel consolidations
Cleaning and sanitation of winery and all winery equipment
Punch downs and pumpovers
Operation of crush equipment, pumps, elevator, and press
Forklift driving including bin unloading and dumping, barrel stacking, etc.
Drain and Pressing finished wines
Safely enter confined spaces to perform digouts, and clean presses and tanks
These daily tasks will be performed around a core of cleaning duties, preceded and followed by more cleaning; wash, rinse, repeat.