Seasonal Skilled Winery Worker

Essential Functions/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

Job Requirements

• Must have at least 2 previous harvest experiences
• 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

Physical Requirements

• This position requires continuous walking, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Ability to reach with hands and arms, fine manipulation, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• May occasionally include enclosed spaces and heights

Benefits

• $500 end of season bonus potential
• Harvest Lunches
• Paid Health Time
• Wine tastings
• Wine discounts!