Entry Level Harvest Cellar Seasonal Experience - Lingua Franca Winery

Job Description

Company Summary

If you have taken a moment to unwind with a bottle of beer, toast with glass of wine, or celebrate with a cocktail, chances are that you have shared that moment with Constellation Brands.  We are passionate producers of iconic beer, wine and spirits brands that consumers love.  From Corona Extra to Robert Mondavi Wines and Lingua Franca, we produce over 100 premium brands with sales in nearly 100 countries, making us the number one multi-category beverage alcohol company in the U.S. 

Lingua Franca was inspired by an extraordinary vineyard site in the Eola-Amity Hills of the Willamette Valley. Founded in 2015 by Master Sommelier Larry Stone and Dominique Lafon, an iconic producer of Burgundy, and mentor to many winemakers in the Willamette Valley. Our young and talented winemaking team provides a place for you to contribute your experience towards our continued growth.   

Position Summary

We are seeking an individual who is looking for opportunities to gain more experience in the field of enology and hands on winemaking. The ideal candidates will have a passion for knowledge and a willingness to learn, with a background in viticulture, enology, or interest in the Wine Industry. As a mid-size winery processing around 450 tons, this will be a seasonal experience with ample opportunity to experience all aspects of the harvest season. Candidates should be prepared to participate in all winemaking positions, including vineyard sampling, fruit processing, fermentation management, barrel work, sanitation, and more.

This assignment is a dynamic position allowing for training and work in all areas of individual interest. We focus on safety and training early to provide a bedrock of skills to our entire crew going into the season. From this point to mid-November, there is an opportunity to touch all aspects of the winemaking process at Lingua Franca.

This is a temporary full-time, on-site seasonal assignment. Schedules are determined on an as-needed basis to keep up with grape processing. This may include weekend work, and overtime. We hope to start this assignment mid-August, with exact date communicated once growing season begins.

Production Responsibilities

• Maturity sampling
• Equipment and tank sanitation
• Fruit processing
• Ferment tracking
• Fermentation management
• Tank and barrel additions
• Juice and wine movements
• Tank and equipment cleaning and sanitation
• Barrel preparation, cleaning, filling and/or emptying
• Any other required winemaking operations to meet quality targets

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work from mid-August through mid-November

• Ability to work various shifts including weekends and overtime

• Excellent organizational and communication skills – oral and written

• Interest in the winemaking process

• Ability to work well independently and in teams 

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous harvest experience
• Forklift experience

• Strong sense of commitment

• Self-starter attitude

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:  

Involves some prolonged outdoor exposure in a range of weather conditions, loud noises, toxic chemicals and working near moving mechanical parts. Frequent walking, standing, sitting indoors and out. Must be able to stand and walk over rough or uneven terrain. Must be able to move up to 55 lbs. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must be flexible with scheduling and willing to work long hours during peak harvest. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Location

Salem, Oregon

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Internships

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).