Seasonal Skilled Cellar Worker - Penner-Ash Wine Cellars
Jackson Family Wines, Newberg, OR, Onsite
Manufacturing ProductionNot Required RequiredMid Level
About the role
Description
Position at Jackson Family Wines
Penner-Ash Wine Cellars 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, Chardonnay, Riesling, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc. 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 Associate 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, Experience, and Education
- 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 requires 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 $22.00 - $26.00 per hour. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.
BENEFITS:
- Harvest Lunches
- Harvest Swag
- Paid Health Time
- Referral Bonus
- Wine tastings
- Wine discounts!
About Jackson Family Wines
Jackson Family Wines, based in Sonoma County – in the heart of California’s wine country – is one of the few family-owned and operated winery groups of its kind. Founded in 1983 with a focus on artisanal wines of distinct character and quality, Jackson Family Wines’ portfolio of wineries includes Kendall-Jackson, La Crema, Freemark Abbey, Murphy-Goode, Stonestreet, Matanzas Creek and Cambria (plus many more!), as well as a collection of luxury wineries such as Cardinale, Lokoya and Verite. Today, the Jackson family carries the formidable legacy of founder Jess Jackson forward to the next generation. We continue to embed our core values of land stewardship, inspired winemaking and a respect for wine at the table into the company’s local and worldwide practices. All of JFW’s wineries reflect a unique quality story steeped in extraordinary vineyards, remarkable artisan winemaking and the dedication of hard working, talented individuals. This philosophy is often called sustainability, but for us it’s all about providing environmental, social and economic benefits that our family, employees and community can all share – now and in the future. 2015 North Bay Business Journal's Best Places to Work Winner!