Harvest Intern

Hampton Lumber is a fourth-generation, family-owned company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. With over 80 years in the sawmill business, Hampton operates sawmills in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia and markets wood products all over the world. Hampton also manages a wholesale and lumber export division and numerous reload, remanufacturing, and engineered wood manufacturing and sales operations throughout the U.S. through affiliates, Idaho Timber and RedBuilt. All of Hampton’s forestlands are certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), an independent, non-profit organization that promotes sustainable forest management. SFI-certified forests play an important role in water conservation, wildlife habitat, and climate solutions. 

We are seeking motivated and hardworking individuals to join our team as Harvest Interns for the upcoming vintage. This hands-on, seasonal position offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in all aspects of winery operations during the busy harvest period. Interns will work closely with our winemaking team, assisting in grape receiving, fermentation monitoring, sanitation, cellar work, and other key production activities. Ideal candidates are passionate about wine, eager to learn, and ready to work long hours in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off, including eight paid holidays
• Opportunity to earn bonuses
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

• Interns are responsible for a variety of tasks, including but not limited to:
• Fruit sorting and sorting operations
• Punch downs, pump overs, and wine additions
• Brix and temperature measurements and other lab work
• Tank and equipment cleaning and sanitization
• Press operations
• Wine transfers, barrel cleaning and filling

Community is important to us, and we encourage and support our employees’ desire to be active in the community through volunteering and special projects. We passionately support youth education, career and technical education, the arts, diversity and inclusion, affordable housing, and anti-poverty programs. We are also proud sponsors of the Portland Timbers and the Portland Thorns soccer clubs. Go Timbers! Go Thorns!

Learn more at hamptonlumber.com, or follow us on Facebook: @HamptonLumber.  You can also learn about our company and our priorities by visiting our blog. 

Hampton Lumber is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. 

Disability accommodation available: If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office for the location that you are applying.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.