Constellation Brands
Seasonal Winery Worker- Lingua Franca Winery (Manufacturing)
Job Description
Lingua Franca was inspired by an extraordinary vineyard site in the Eola-Amity Hills of the Willamette Valley. We are a partnership of Master Sommelier Larry Stone, a native of the Pacific Northwest, and Dominique Lafon, an iconic producer of Burgundy, and mentor to many winemakers in the Willamette Valley. Our young and talented winemaking and vineyard teams provide a place for you to learn and grow, no matter where you are on your wine path. All our work is guided by respect for the environment, encouraging a healthy diversity of life around and among us. We follow organic farming practices throughout our vineyard. Our winemaking methods are traditional and we work with a light hand. We do not conform to a predetermined style but allow the place to express themselves in each bottling, focusing on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
We are currently seeking someone for a unique seasonal role spanning from bud-break in the vineyard all the way until wine is in the barrel and every task in between. This person would begin working in the vineyard at the start of the growing season in April. They would continue to work in the vineyard through the entirety of the growing season up until the last of the grapes are picked. At this point they would have the opportunity to join the cellar crew and spend the remainder of the harvest season with the winemaking team, concluding in Mid-November.
Applicants must have a good attitude and a desire to learn. We ask that you are flexible in your work environment, respect your team members, are able to work long hours, have attention to detail and a desire to explore not only how, but why we make the wines we do.
An ideal candidate would fulfill the following:
- An education in, or a developed understanding of viticulture and/or winemaking
- Ability to be outdoors for extended periods in a various kinds of weather
- Ability to walk long distances in various conditions
- Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish
- Some experience with tractors and/or forklifts
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to work a flexible schedule with additional hours during peak seasons, including weekends
Please introduce yourself along with a resume. References are a plus.
Competitive Pay starts at $18.5/hour and increases dependent on experience. (overtime over 40 hours per week).
Location
Lingua Franca WineryAdditional Locations
Job Type
Full timeJob Area
Operations and ProductionEqual Opportunity
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