Harvest Enologist

Jackson Family Wines • Harvest/Temp • McMinnville, OR, US • $23 - $28 / hour • 2w ago

Description

Position at Jackson Family Wines

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the Associate Winemaker, this position will provide technical and supervisory support to the multi-brand winemaking team. This lab-focused, supervisory role involves all aspects of the winemaking process and will be a key role player in our winemaking team during harvest. The Harvest Enologist will coordinate with Cellar and Lab operations, supporting Winemaking operations at JFW- McMinnville and provide analytical support to custom crush client and teams from other JFW wineries or brands.

Winery & Team:

Our state-of-the-art Jackson Family Wines McMinnville Winery is in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. We are a mid-sized winery specializing in the production of premium Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and sparkling wine from premier estate vineyards for brands including La Crema, Siduri, as well as other Jackson Family Wines brands and select custom crush clients. Our winery team is small and tight-knit, with a passion for wine and a keen interest in learning. We strive to cultivate a fun, inclusive, and educational work environment where our team members can thrive and grow.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Coordinate and conduct all sampling and lab analysis for JFW- McMinnville Winery
Primary and malolactic fermentation monitoring
Calculate and prepare bench trials
Troubleshoot lab equipment
Review and data entry of lab analysis results
Occasionally participate in sensory analysis, when applicable
Follow quality control and standard operating lab procedures
Seasonal processing oversight
Maintaining accurate inventory of lab consumables, assays, etc. for the duration of harvest
Coordinate with Winemaking to generate/enter work orders on occasion during harvest
Other duties as assigned

Background and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Enology, Fermentation Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field is preferred. 1+ full year or multiple harvests in laboratory/wine production required. Supervisory experience and knowledge of current viticulture/enology research and literature preferred. The qualified candidate will be well-organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong analytical skills. The capacity to work independently and with others at all levels of the organization is required. Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite are required. The willingness to work extended hours and various shifts is expected during harvest. The position requires the ability to stand for long periods of time, occasionally reach with hands and arms, occasionally sit, walk, climb, stoop, or kneel, as well as be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Wage Transparency:

The base pay for this role ranges from $23.50 - $28.50 per hour. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience.

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.