Seasonal Cellar Worker - Penner-Ash Wine Cellars

Jackson Family Wines • Newberg, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Penner-Ash Wine Cellars is seeking motivated, hardworking individuals to join their small team for the 2026 harvest. This is a hands-on opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the winemaking process at a highly regarded Willamette Valley winery. The winery works with fruit from over twenty sustainably farmed vineyards across the Northern Willamette Valley, focusing on small-lot, vineyard-designate wines. In 2026, they anticipate processing approximately 200 tons, primarily Pinot Noir, along with Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and Viognier. As a small, collaborative team, interns gain exposure to the full scope of harvest work. Internships typically begin in late August with harvest prep, cleaning, and vineyard sampling, then shift to processing, fermentation work, cap management, pressing, and barreling down as fruit arrives. Harvest generally concludes between late October and early November.

Requirements

• A positive attitude and solid sense of humor
• Strong work ethic and willingness to jump in wherever needed
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Commitment to safety
• Good communication skills and a sense of urgency
• A genuine interest in wine and the harvest process

Responsibilities

• Vineyard sampling
• Fruit processing
• Fermentation monitoring
• Additions
• Cap management
• Pressing
• Barreling down
• Cleaning/sanitation
• Harvest prep

Benefits

• Harvest meals during peak processing
• A supportive, team-oriented environment (and yes, plenty of inside jokes)
• Harvest swag
• Meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities
• Exposure to some of the Willamette Valley’s most respected vineyard sources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees