Special Announcement:
🎉 We’re now open to the public 5 days a week! Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis with indoor air-conditioned seating, a covered porch, and outdoor patio seating overlooking the vineyard. Please note: No outside food or beverages and no dogs or other animals are permitted on the property.
Vineyard & Cellar Worker
Youngblood Vineyard is seeking a motivated and dependable full-time Vineyard & Cellar Worker to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both commercial grape production and winery operations while working with state-of-the-art farming and production equipment.
Whether you have agricultural experience or are looking to build a career in the wine industry, we are willing to train the right candidate who has a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.
Responsibilities
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Assist with vineyard operations including pruning, training, mowing, spraying, planting, harvesting, and general maintenance of a 25-acre vineyard
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Assist with winery and cellar operations including sanitation, bottling, packaging, inventory management, and production activities
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Operate and maintain vineyard and winery equipment
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Support seasonal projects and harvest activities
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Work collaboratively with the production team to maintain high-quality standards
Qualifications
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Must be at least 18 years old
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Ability to lift 50 pounds and work both indoors and outdoors
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Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
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Agricultural, farming, landscaping, equipment operation, construction, or manufacturing experience is a plus, but not required
Schedule
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Full-time position (40+ hours per week)
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Primarily Monday through Friday
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Additional hours, weekends, and flexible scheduling may be required during harvest season
Benefits
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Starting pay $40,000 - $60,000 annual salary depending on experience
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Paid time off
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Fulltime career-track position
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Competitive pay based on experience
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Opportunities for advancement within a growing company
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Hands-on training in vineyard management and winery production
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Work with modern farming, bottling, and production equipment
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Fun, team-oriented work environment
About Youngblood Vineyard
Located in Ray, Michigan, Youngblood Vineyard is a family-owned winery and Michigan's first and only commercial vineyard in Metro Detroit. Our estate vineyard, winery, brewery, distillery, restaurant, and agritourism destination continue to grow each year, creating exciting opportunities for team members who want to grow with us.
Compensation: Pay based on experience and qualifications.
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief summary of your experience to jyoungblood@youngbloodvineyard.com
