Seasonal Cellar Worker

Jackson Family Wines • McMinnville, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Jackson Family Wines - McMinnville is a state-of-the-art, medium-sized winery located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, specializing in crafting ultra-premium Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sparkling Wines from LIVE-certified estates. 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, individuals will work alongside the full-time winemaking team, contributing to every facet of the harvest process. The winery aims 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 situated just outside of McMinnville, Oregon, approximately one hour southwest of Portland.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment
• 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
• Have legal transportation
• A great attitude and passion for beverages

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed