Seasonal Cellar Worker
Jackson Family Wines · McMinnville, OR · 2 mo ago
Administrative$21–$25/hrFull-time
Position Summary
We’re looking for help in our cellar with our upcoming 2026 Harvest! Under the general direction of the cellar manager and winemaking staff, this position will be involved in the following duties:
- 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
- $500 End of Season Bonus potential
- 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
Qualifications
- A great attitude and passion for beverages goes a long way!
Wage Transparency
The base pay for this role ranges from $21.00-$25.00 per hour. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.