Seasonal Skilled Winery Worker - WillaKenzie Estate

Jackson Family Wines • Harvest/Temp • McMinnville, Oregon, United States • $23 - $26 / hour • 2d ago

POSITION SUMMARY:

WillaKenzie Estate is an ultra-premium estate winery located in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Our modern winery allows us to focus on the fine details while crafting small-lot, luxury Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This harvest internship will provide a fully immersive experience. We are seeking an experienced individual who possesses a strong desire to expand their winemaking experience during the 2026 harvest. Under the supervision of the WillaKenzie Winemaker, you will be working with the entire winemaking team through all phases of harvest. The position will include a wide range of responsibilities and activities starting with vineyard sampling through filling barrels. In short, you will be doing a little bit of everything.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:

Work in a team environment
Follow safe cellar practices
Vineyard sampling
Clean all winery equipment
Additions and fermentation management
Rack juice and wine
Operate sorting equipment and presses
Driving a forklift
Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Essential Skills and Experience

Passion and enthusiasm for learning
Flexibility
Positive attitude
2 or more prior harvests or relevant cellar experience
Strong forklift experience is highly valued
Must be able to work varying shifts and overtime as needed
Must be able to effectively communicate in English

Physical Requirements:

This position required continuous walking, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
Ability to reach with hands and arms, fine manipulation, and lifting up to 50 pounds
May occasionally include enclosed spaces and heights

WAGE TRANSPARENCY:

The base pay for this role ranges from $23.50 - $26.00 per hour. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.

BENEFITS:

$500 end of season bonus potential
Harvest Lunches
Paid Health Time
Referral Bonus
Wine tastings
Wine discounts!

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. All employment decisions are based on merit and business needs.