Seasonal Skilled Winery Worker - Willakenzie Es...

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

WillaKenzie Estate is an ultra-premium estate winery located in Oregon's Willamette Valley. Our modern winery allows us to focus on the fine details while crafting small-lot, luxury Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This harvest internship will provide a fully immersive experience. We are seeking an experienced individual who possesses a strong desire to expand their winemaking experience during the 2026 harvest. Under the supervision of the WillaKenzie Winemaker, you will be working with the entire winemaking team through all phases of harvest. The position will include a wide range of responsibilities and activities starting with vineyard sampling through filling barrels. In short, you will be doing a little bit of everything.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:

•  Work in a team environment
•  Follow safe cellar practices
•  Vineyard sampling
•  Clean all winery equipment
•  Additions and fermentation management
•  Rack juice and wine
•  Operate sorting equipment and presses
•  Driving a forklift
•  Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Essential Skills and Experience

•  Passion and enthusiasm for learning
•  Flexibility
•  Positive attitude
•  2 or more prior harvests or relevant cellar experience
•  Strong forklift experience is highly valued
•  Must be able to work varying shifts and overtime as needed
•  Must be able to effectively communicate in English

Physical Requirements:
•  This position required 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

WAGE TRANSPARENCY:

The base pay for this role ranges from $23.50 - $26.00 per hour. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.

BENEFITS:

•  Harvest Lunches
•  Paid Health Time
•  Referral Bonus
•  Wine tastings
•  Wine discounts!

Jackson Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on merit and business needs.

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