Seasonal Winemaking Assistants -$19/hour + OT!

Wine by Joe/Dobbes Family Winery located in Dundee Oregon is hiring for the upcoming grape harvest to assist with the winemaking process (no grape picking!) The season will start on August 31 and typically finishes late October with the possibility of extension for workers with a great work ethic and attitude, depending on work availability. A handful of positions will be available to start August 17th!

*Must be 18 years or older to apply* due to our manufacturing classification. 

We are a diverse company with two different cellars that produce two in house labels in addition to several custom crush labels. We are an “urban” winery located in the small, yet bustling town of Dundee in the heart of Oregon Wine Country. Opportunities are available in both our large scale and our boutique production facility. You will get a glimpse of the entire state of Oregon in just one facility!

Our winery processes on average 2,500 tons of fruit and though Pinot Noir is our flagship, we also make Pinot Gris, Syrah, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and were the first producers in Oregon to make a single variety Grenache Blanc!

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Harvest Interns will assist the production and wine making staff with all harvest-related activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Processing and sorting fruit.
* Press operations, de-stemmer and must pump operations
•  Sanitize equipment, chemical handling.
•  Operating a forklift.
•  Racking and pumping of juice and wine; moving hoses and equipment
•  Punch downs.
•  Cleaning and sanitize all winery equipment.
•  Filling and emptying barrels.
•  Making chemical additions to juice and wine.
•  Working long hours including evenings and weekends.
•  Completing and filling out work orders accurately.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

*No experience necessary* but must have these characteristics:

•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•  Intermediate level of reading and writing comprehension in English.
•  Must be able to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules and procedures, and be able to read cellar work orders, count barrels, record times and dates. Basic
math skills required.
•  Tolerance for working in variable temperatures, hot to cold.
•  Individuals selected for this position must be reliable, punctual, have a good work ethic and a great attitude. Previous experience is preferred, but not required.
* Able to perform physically demanding tasks and work long shifts (up to 12 hours) and be available 6 days a week at the height of the season.

Meals will be offered daily during the peak season. Wine discounts and company schwag is also given out! Housing and transportation are not provided and will be the responsibility of the applicant, however we endeavor to help you find housing with contacts we have in our community.

Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you want to work with us! Send resume/CV and Cover Letters to [email protected]

Check us out at www.winebyjoe.com or www.dobbesfamilywinery.com

Wine by Joe is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status in accordance with law.