Harvest Intern
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Johan Vineyards
Rickreall,
Oregon
Johan Vineyards is looking for a full-time seasonal intern to join our harvest production team this upcoming fall. We operate a 70-acre vineyard, growing certified Biodynamic grapes for our estate winery, as well as a number of other buyers throughout the valley. We make approx 4,000 cases each year, focusing on Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Grüner Veltliner, and Blaufränkisch. We use gentle production methods in our “no-frills” winery and believe strongly in native fermentations to allow the fullest expression of our site.
Our ideal candidate will have some harvest experience and a general understanding of the wine fermentation process, be a great self-starter and quick learner in a fast-paced small team environment. Attention to detail and a go-with-the-flow attitude, as well as strong communication and organizational skills are a must!
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- General sanitation of winery – harvest equipment and barrels
- Weighing, processing & sorting of estate grown fruit
- Fermentation cap management and daily data tracking
- Basic lab work – Brix, temp, pH, TA
- Barrel cleaning & filling
- Press operation
- Vineyard sampling and maturation tracking
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and be on feet for 8+ hours/day
* Forklift experience preferred
* Previous cellar/harvest experience a plus
Other details:
- Position begins mid-late Aug (depending on the growing season) and runs through mid-end of November
- Flexibility depending on flow of harvest and availability to work weekends required
- Lunches provided during the majority of harvest
- Pay rate: DOE
* MUST HAVE VALID WORK VISA TO WORK IN USA
How To Apply
Please send a resume and a brief cover letter to
[email protected] explaining why you’d be a good fit for our team!