Full-time
Willamette Valley Vineyards searching for an experienced and energetic Cellar Worker to join our hardworking production team. Come join us in producing our World Class Pinot! We are hiring for cellar workers with at least one year of experience.

Willamette Valley Vineyards offers:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• 401(k)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong work ethic and dependability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Valid Oregon Driver’s License.
• Forklift experience required.
• Ability to lift and carry 40lbs and navigate stairs and hilly terrain.
• Stand for long periods & work in a fast-paced environment.
• Work in a flexible & continually changing environment.
• Tolerate exposure to outside elements (heat, wet and/or damp conditions, cold)
• Perform heavy physical work, lifting 50 lbs repeatedly, bending, climbing, pulling, or squatting for long periods.
• Work long hours during crush and peak periods (including all shifts).
• Ability to understand and comply with any and all safety requirements.
  Willamette Valley Vineyards is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

• Assist in cleaning the winery and production area as needed.
• Pre and post-work sanitation.
• Operate winey machinery in a safe and effective manner.
• Assist in the transfer of wine from tanks and barrels for blending.
• Racking, blending, ingredient adds.
• Fruit handling, sorting, and processing.
• Take all steps to manage the quality of wines.
• Minimize oxygen pickup and help identify quality issues and concerns.
• Perform bottling, topping, sampling, record-keeping, and special project duties.
• Understand and comply with applicable quality, environmental, and safety regulations.
• Recommend safety improvements.
• Report safety violations to the Head Winemaker.
• Take direction from the Cellar Master.
• Participate in winery-related marketing events including barrel tastings.
• Drive company transport vehicle and truck as necessary.
• Maintain a professional, clean, and orderly work area.
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled production meetings.
• Supports the Company’s effort to create a more sustainable, cross-cultural, and “green” environment.
• Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed. Assist in developing policies and procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with all department managers towards profitability and help drive the vision and mission of WVV.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Head Winemaker, Enologist, and Cellar Master.