Harvest Intern: Cellar

Company: A to Z Wineworks
Location: Newberg
Posted on: April 22, 2024

Job Description:

A to Z Wineworks, located at their REX HILL property in Oregon s Willamette Valley, seeks cellar interns for the 2024 vintage. This paid seasonal position will run from around mid-August through early November but is dependent on the growing season. Official harvest timing will be shared as the season progresses.The Oregon brands of A to Z Wineworks, REX HILL and Erath are proud to be a part of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE). Established 20, 40 and over 50 years respectively, these three wineries have independently earned reputations for creating classic Oregon wines of quality and value. Together with SMWE s California and Washington wineries, our group of wineries include some of the finest wines in the world and we truly value our vineyards and the art of winemaking. This focus has resulted in our ability to offer our consumers extraordinary and distinctive wines from some of the best regions in the world. Job Responsibilities Include:

• Grape receival
• Pump-over and Pulsair cap management.
• Tank dig outs.
• Pressing, racking, transfers, barrel work, inoculations, wine movement, juice, must and wine additions.
• Wide variety of cleaning tasks.
• Willingness to become certified to operate a forklift; experience forklift operation is preferred.Position Requirements:
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule which will include long hours, overtime, weekend work and six-day work weeks during the peak of harvest.
  • Comfort working in confined spaces.
  • Must be able to stand and move for a least 10 hours, ability to lift, bend, rotate, move and carry up to 45 pounds over the course of your shift on a regular basis.
  • Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and work on catwalks.
  • Work well within a team environment and work with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds in a respectful manner that is consistent with our company values.Your Compensation: The starting hourly rate is $19.00 per hour. Hourly rate for interns with additional years of experience is dependent on the number of harvests completed and can go up to $22.00 per hourAt A to Z Wineworks, we believe in paying our employees equal pay for equal work. Individual offers are made dependent upon a candidate s prior experience and education level as it pertains to the role. Additional Benefits include:
    • A daily catered meal during peak of harvest.
    • Wine tasting opportunities and generous wine discounts.
    • 'WineBucks' worth $10 each for use in our tasting room to purchase bottles of wine.
    • Safe, shared events that provide camaraderie, learning opportunities, and most importantly, sharing in a great company culture. Past Trainees and interns have stated that, A harvest at A to Z Wineworks is rewarding and a career builder. Culture at A to Z Wineworks:
      • We Challenge: We are driven to succeed in everything we do, and we challenge ourselves and our team to perform at the highest level.
      • We Care: We put people first our team, our consumers, our customers, our communities.
      • We Collaborate: We believe there is nothing we can t accomplish together and we believe lifting up those around us is essential to achieving both individual and collective success.A to Z Wineworks is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class. For more information, see the EEOC's "Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law" poster. Interested in exploring the possibilities? Submit your resume and cover letter to , but don t stop there. Take some time to explore the A to Z website and view the About A to Z Wineworks playlist on our YouTube channel.

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