Harvest Internship (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Quady North Winery

  Jacksonville, Oregon

POSITION OVERVIEW: We are looking for one full-time team member to join our most excellent 2019 harvest crew. This is a temporary position expected to run from late August through mid-November. A great work ethic and the ability to work as part of a high-performing team are essential. Prior winery experience preferred. Floral or flowery patterned work boots are a plus. Job assignments will vary and depend on experience. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
•  Cleaning and sanitizing winery equipment and tanks
•  Processing and sorting grapes
•  Punching down and pumping over fermenting lots
•  Making additions to juice and wine
•  Transferring and racking juice and wine
•  Managing barrels, including cleaning, filling, stirring and topping
•  Enjoying frequent team dinners on the patio
•  Performing other duties and responsibilities as required

QUALIFICATIONS:
Most importantly, a great work ethic and the ability to fit in with a team. Harvest is hard work, but made infinitely better when working as a part of an outstanding team. This is a skilled job, so previous winery experience preferred. Ideal candidate will have forklift operation experience, be able to operate a winery pump and be able to operate a press. Training will be provided.

PERKS:
•  One ton of winemaking fees waived for your personal project or wine label
•  Crew dinners on the urban winery portico 
•  Overtime hours
•  Being part of a collaborative team
•  Work with a wide variety of varietals and wine styles from sparkling wines to fortified wines

ABOUT QUADY NORTH:
At Quady North, we are committed to the production of small lots using minimal handling at all stages of the process in order to show the distinct terroir of Southern Oregon. We specialize in small lot, expressive, vineyard select Viognier, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Rhone blends sourced from our estate and other carefully selected Southern Oregon vineyards. Google us – you’ll see over 20 wines 90+ scores and great press from sources like the New York Times, Sunset Magazine and more. 

ABOUT BARREL 42 CUSTOM WINECRAFT:
Barrel 42 was formed in 2014 to produce soulful and compelling wines for a limited number of customers. We advertise ourselves as a high attention, low intervention winery that is intensely focused on quality wine and a great customer experience. Due to the diverse climate in Southern Oregon, we produce a wide range of wines covering diverse grape varietals from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Sangiovese.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
•  Speak and understand English
•  Work individually and as part of a team
•  Follow written or spoken directions 
•  Show attention to detail and a commitment to quality
•  Be highly organized, energetic and self-motivated
•  Ability to make killer playlists is a plus (feel free to submit one with your application!)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
•  Ability to lift up to 40 pounds repeatedly
•  Ability to work while standing for long periods
•  Ability to work long shifts including overtime and weekends
•  Ability to climb ladders and work at heights

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
•  Reliable transportation to get yourself to and from work