Seasonal Cellar Worker
About The Position
Jackson Family Wines - McMinnville is a state-of-the-art, medium-sized winery located in the heart of the Willamette Valley. They are committed to winemaking excellence, specializing in ultra-premium Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sparkling Wines sourced from LIVE-certified estates. Their portfolio includes wines for renowned brands such as La Crema, Big Salt, Siduri Wines, and luxury custom crush clients. The company is seeking diverse, passionate, and enthusiastic individuals to join their dynamic team for the upcoming 2026 harvest season. As a member of the harvest team, you will work alongside the full-time winemaking team, contributing to every facet of the harvest process. The winery strives to cultivate a fun, inclusive, and educational environment for all team members, whether they are new to harvest or bring seasoned expertise. The winery is conveniently located just outside of McMinnville, Oregon, approximately one hour southwest of Portland.
Requirements
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment and have a sense of pride in your work
- 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!
Nice To Haves
- Previous harvest and beverage production experience
- Some forklift experience
Responsibilities
- Forklifting – unloading and loading fruit, safely driving barrels
- Harvest duties – sorting, destemming, pressing, etc.
- Additions – yeast, acid, nutrients, etc.
- Barrel work – cleaning, steaming, filling, emptying, and topping
- Tank work - racking, transferring/blending both juice and wine
- Sampling – obtain grape, juice, and/or wine samples
- Bottling – help with bottling if need arises
- Communicate effectively with supervisor and other staff
- Cleaning of both equipment and facility
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Harvest lunches
- Referral bonus
- Wine tastings
- Paid health time
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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