Positions start Thursday August 28th and typically finish by end of October. Must be 18 years or older to apply. No experience required, we'll train you, come learn the art of winemaking! A shift meal is provided during the peak 3 weeks of our season. Employee discounts on wine!
Wine by Joe/Dobbes Family Winery located in Dundee Oregon is hiring for the upcoming grape harvest. 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 right in the heart of Oregon Wine Country. Opportunities are available in both our large scale and our boutique production facility. Our winery processes on average 2,000 tons of fruit and though Pinot Noir is our flagship, we also make Pinot Gris, Syrah, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Viognier and were the first producers in Oregon to make a single variety Grenache Blanc! The position generally finishes the end of October with the possibility of extension for workers with a great work ethic and attitude and depending on work availability.
PRIMARY PURPOSE Harvest Interns will assist the production and wine making staff with all harvest-related activities. We don't pick fruit, we just make the wine!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Processing and sorting fruit. 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 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.
PHYSICAL DEMAND The physical effort typically applied in this job includes: Lifting, pulling, reaching, carrying, pushing, shoveling The physical effort is typically applied in the following work positions: Sitting, standing, stooping, bending, walking and confined space
MENTAL OR VISUAL DEMAND Concentrated mental and/or visual attention; the work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications.
WORKING CONDITIONS The job is continuously performed under varying working conditions; exposure to any or all of the above elements is probable: Dust, dirt, heat, cold, fumes, noise, water.
Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you want to work with us! Check us out at www.winebyjoe.com or www.dobbesfamilyestate.com
Work Remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
