Job Details

Job Title: Seasonal Cellar Hand
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Description: Cristom Vineyards is a family-owned winery in the Eola-Amity Hills, producing site-focused Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Viognier, Gamay noir and Syrah in a biodynamic, environmentally aware and sustainable manner.

We’re currently seeking a diverse, enthusiastic team for our 2024 Harvest. Each member of the crew will have the opportunity to experience all elements of cellar work, as well as biodynamic farming and animal husbandry.

Cellar Hand Responsibilities:
• Traveling to nearby vineyards for maturity sampling
• Processing maturity samples
• Cleaning and sanitizing tanks and equipment
• Physically demanding barrel work
• Sorting incoming fruit
• Daily cap management activities (mostly punchdowns)
• Barreling down juice and wine
• Digging out red fermenters
• Other cellar tasks, as needs arise
• Occasional vineyard work, as time allows

Includes free housing on the estate, free catered harvest meals, free wine and hourly compensation with plenty of overtime.

At Cristom, we strive to create a mutually enjoyable and valuable experience for everyone on the harvest production team. To achieve this, we offer a regionally competitive hourly wage (with plenty of overtime), free estate housing, free harvest lunches and ample opportunity to learn and grow.

Most harvest positions will begin July 29th and will likely conclude in early/mid November (season depending).
Pay Scale: $17 - $18
Other: Housing provided
Job Location: Salem, OR
Start Date: July 29, 2024
End Date: November 01, 2024
Company Name: Cristom Vineyards
Company Description: Cristom Vineyards is a family-owned winery in Oregon's Eola-Amity Hills, focused on growing and producing site-focused Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, among other varieties.
Contact Name: Chris Butler
Application Deadline: Application is open until filled