Harvest Production Position

Job Description:

Élevée Winegrowers is a micro-boutique producer crafting our 1,200 cases of wine in a state of the art facility in Newberg, Oregon. We have 2 Estate vineyard properties in the Dundee Hills and also work with additional vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hills, Chehalem Mountains, Ribbon Ridge, and McMinnville AVAs. We are looking for 1 individual to work directly with our Winemaker, Tom Fitzpatrick, to help craft our distinctive wines. This is a very unique opportunity to be involved in every aspect of harvest and wine production, working 1-on-1 as part of a 2-person team with our Winemaker. You will essentially be helping to run our cellar and doing much of the work involved in the production of our wines. We are offering a very competitive hourly wage, plus time and a half (for overtime). Wine production experience preferred, but not required. We will certainly consider a highly motivated, "quick to catch on", and capable candidate. Find out more about us and our Award Winning wines on our website:

Responsibilities and Duties:
- Vineyard work, including pick bin preparation, fruit sampling, and possible help managing Estate vineyard picks
- Setup and breakdown equipment and help manage workflow
- Operate forklift to unload fruit bins, weigh fruit, and dump fruit onto sorting line or into press (prior forklift experience desired, but not required)
- Prepare and clean crush pad equipment, fermentors, and press
- Move, lift, and wash barrels and other equipment
- Perform pump-overs and punch-downs
- Clean and operate membrane press
- Monitor, measure, and record data from ferments
- Oh, and did we mention cleaning... lots of cleaning?!

Qualifications:
- Must be hard working, reliable, and EXTREMELY meticulous (like our Winemaker).
- Capable of lifting 40 pounds and not mind getting dirty.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, up to 10-14 hour days, 7 days a week (for a span of a few weeks).
- Must have transportation to the winery.
- Forklift driving and wine production experience preferred, but will certainly consider a highly motivated, "quick to catch on", and capable candidate.

We're looking for someone to start around September 1st. This is the ideal harvest position for an individual interested in involvement in all facets of wine production. We have lots of fun here!

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