Assistant winemaker (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Assistant Winemaker
Job Description:
Established Willamette Valley winery seeks experienced and ambitious assistant winemaker. Responsible for all aspects of winemaking in a hands-on roll. Assistant winemaker will work directly with Winemaker to produce wines that express the varietal character of cool climate grapes.
Requirements: 5 year production experience and degree in wine related field. Demonstrated leadership and training ability. Positive attitude and problem solving personality. Applicants should have a strong work ethic, understand proper sanitation, can operate DE and plate and frame filters. Candidates should be able to operate a forklift with proficiency, operate pumps of various types, and be familiar with keeping documentation for TTB reporting. Lab work including running trials, SO2, ph, TA, VA, ethanol, sterility plating and more are necessary skills. Computer skills including winery record-keeping, Excel and Office.
Candidate should have experience with all winery equipment from crush to bottling.  
Position will require applicant to work weekends and evenings during crush and overtime hours at various times of the year.
This is a hands-on position. Candidate should be prepared to work on their feet in wet, uncomfortable, and physically challenging conditions. Duties will include repeatedly lifting 50lbs.

Please submit resume, cover letter and references.