Seasonal Cellar Tech I - Penner- Ash Wine Cellars

POSITION SUMMARY:  Penner-Ash Wine Cellars is seeking motivated individuals to be involved in all aspects of the winemaking process.  We work with upwards of twenty vineyards, all sustainably farmed, in the Northern Willamette Valley. With an intense focus on making small batch, vineyard designated Pinot noirs, we bring in around 300 tons per year, the vast majority of which is Pinot noir, with the balance being Chardonnay, Riesling and Viognier. Due to the nature of our small team, you will be exposed to all facets of the winemaking process. Duties include, but are not limited to, - bottling, vineyard sampling, processing, cleaning, lots of cap management, pressing, and barreling down, just to name a few. What we provide - harvest lunches, inside jokes, harvest swag, ample learning opportunities, a safe and fun working environment and the opportunity to work with some of the highest regarded fruit in the Willamette Valley.  Start and end date will depend on the growing season, we plan to start work around the end of August and end work in late October/early November. What you provide - a sense of humor and good attitude, the ability to work well independently as well as in a team, a strong work ethic, the ability to follow work orders, both written and verbal, an appreciation for safety, strong communication skills, keen attention to detail, a sense of urgency and a passion for wine.   END OF SEASON BONUS:You will have the opportunity to earn an end of season bonus of $500.00 contingent upon attendance, effort, and working through the assignment end date listed above.  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES: 

• Forklifting – unloading and loading fruit, safely driving barrels  
• Harvest duties – sorting, destemming, pressing, etc.  
• Additions – yeast, acid, nutrients, etc.  
• Barrel work – cleaning, steaming, filling, emptying, and topping  
• Tank work - racking, transferring/blending both juice and wine  
• Sampling – obtain grape, juice, and/or wine samples  
• Bottling  
• Communicate effectively with supervisor and other staff   
• Cleaning of both equipment and facility  
• Other duties as assigned 

  Please visit our website at pennerash.com for more information.   WAGE TRANSPARENCY:       The base pay for this role ranges from $18.50 - $23.00 per hour. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.   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.