Express Employment Professionals is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Harvest Crew Member to join a team in the Walla Walla Valley. This full-time seasonal position will be directly involved in all harvest activities including weighing fruit, processing fruit, cap management, pressing, barreling down and topping.
The ideal candidate thrives in a team-based environment, is comfortable in cold or warm conditions and has a passion for working quickly and efficiently.
Schedule: Everyday 6am until 8pm, periodic days off when workflow allows
Time Frame: End of August through November, depending on the season
Key Responsibilities:
- Grape receival-weighing and entering tonnage
- Fermentation management-pump overs on tanks
- Cleaning and sanitizing equipment, hoses and tanks
- Wine movements and barrel work
Qualifications:
- Previous harvest experience is preferred.
- Work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment with ability to lift heavy objects, stand, and climb.
- Ability to keep wine studio meticulously clean
- Maintain a positive attitude and manage multitasking in stressful situations
- Self-motivated
- Driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Prior forklift experience preferred
- Prioritizing safety and following OSHA regulations
- Able to read and complete work orders.
- Bilingual-Speaks Spanish and English preferred
- Ability to read and write in English.
Work Environment:
- Working inside and outside on hard and wet surfaces
- Team-oriented and physically active role