Jackson Family Wines

Seasonal Cellar Worker

Jackson Family Wines  •  $25/hr  •  McMinnville, OR (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Jackson Family Wines - McMinnville is a state-of-the-art, medium-sized winery situated in the heart of the Willamette Valley. Committed to the pursuit of winemaking excellence, we specialize in crafting ultra-premium Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sparkling Wines sourced from our LIVE-certified estates across the region. Our portfolio includes wines for renowned brands such as La Crema, Big Salt, Siduri Wines, as well as a selection of luxury custom crush clients.    We are in search of diverse, passionate, and enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic team for the upcoming 2026 harvest season. As a member of our harvest team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside our full-time winemaking team, contributing to every facet of the harvest process. Whether you're embarking on your first harvest or bring seasoned expertise to the table, we strive to cultivate a fun, inclusive, and educational environment where all our team members can thrive and grow.      Our winery is conveniently located just outside of McMinnville, Oregon, approximately one hour southwest of Portland.     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: 
  • Harvest lunches 
  • Referral bonus 
  • Wine tastings 
  • Paid health time 
JOB 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. A great attitude and passion for beverages goes a long way!        WAGE TRANSPARENCY:  The base pay for this role ranges from $19.00-$25.00 per hour. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.    At Jackson Family Wines, we respect, celebrate, and take pride in each other’s differences. Together, we nurture a culture that embraces fairness, acceptance, and belonging. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our best innovation, enrich our employees, and connect us to our customers and global community. We aspire to evolve in our commitment for a better future and one that is rooted for good.    
Jackson Family Wines

About Jackson Family Wines

Jackson Family Wines, based in Sonoma County – in the heart of California’s wine country – is one of the few family-owned and operated winery groups of its kind. Founded in 1983 with a focus on artisanal wines of distinct character and quality, Jackson Family Wines’ portfolio of wineries includes Kendall-Jackson, La Crema, Freemark Abbey, Murphy-Goode, Stonestreet, Matanzas Creek and Cambria (plus many more!), as well as a collection of luxury wineries such as Cardinale, Lokoya and Verite.

Today, the Jackson family carries the formidable legacy of founder Jess Jackson forward to the next generation. We continue to embed our core values of land stewardship, inspired winemaking and a respect for wine at the table into the company’s local and worldwide practices. All of JFW’s wineries reflect a unique quality story steeped in extraordinary vineyards, remarkable artisan winemaking and the dedication of hard working, talented individuals. This philosophy is often called sustainability, but for us it’s all about providing environmental, social and economic benefits that our family, employees and community can all share – now and in the future.

2015 North Bay Business Journal's Best Places to Work Winner!

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Santa Rosa, California
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
jacksonfamilywines.com
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