Description
Job Title: Harvest Cellar Intern
Reports To: Associate Winemaker & Lab Manager
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Location: 2910 Limestone Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Standard Hours: (need details)
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour, DOE
Status: Part-Time Seasonal
Schedule: 20 - 28 hours, approx. 3 days/week; Weekend availability required; afternoons preferred over mornings for weekday availability
Season Start/End: August - December, with the possibility of extension
About ONX Wines
ONX Estate Wines is seeking out an experienced, hard-working, and detail-oriented Harvest Cellar Intern to join our small-but-mighty production team.
We specialize in blends from our west-side estate located in the coveted Templeton Gap AVA, and additionally provide custom crush services for a handful of local premium brands. At ONX Wines, we aim to create a portfolio of wines we think are among the best in the world, and in doing so, respectfully represent the soils, varieties, people, and histories that made them.
Tin City, where our tasting room and winery are located, is a vibrant and unique industrial hub located in Paso Robles, that has become a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. The community of Tin City is a collection of small, artisanal producers who have set up shop in repurposed industrial buildings, creating a charming, eclectic mix of tasting rooms, breweries, wineries, and distilleries. We are really proud to be a part of this community; this role is a special opportunity for anyone looking to further their career and grow with a well-established brand.
Job Details
The right candidate will join our team in processing small, premium lots throughout the 2025 vintage and be exposed to all facets of the winemaking process. Operations and duties in the cellar include (but are not limited to):
- Crush-pad and sorting-line operations
- Fermentation management (i.e. pump-overs and punch-downs)
- Barrel work (topping, filling, racking, cleaning, etc)
- Sanitation and cleaning
- Sampling (in cellar and vineyards)
- Forklift driving and organization of the cellar
Requirements
Required Experience, Education, & Skills:
- Know the principles and processes of quality winemaking; a B.S. in Enology, Fermentation Science or a related field a plus
- Have a general understanding of fruit processing and fermentation
- Have one year of harvest cellar experience
- Possess excellent attention to detail
- Be a team player, and willing to support where needed
- Be dependable and flexible to work overtime and weekends during harvest season
- Be prompt and show up to shifts on time
- Have a clean DMV record, a current driver’s license, and a reliable form of transportation
- Be reliable, enthusiastic, and motivated, and take pride in their work
- Have some comfort and experience with driving a forklift or a willingness to learn how to operate a forklift
- Have the ability to read, write, and speak English
- Have basic math skills
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:
- Walk, kneel, bend, and stand for prolonged periods
- Climb stairs
- Lift and move up to 60 lbs
- Work in both cool cellar temperatures and warm Paso Robles outdoor temperatures/conditions
- Navigate steep and uneven vineyard terrain for sampling
Additional Information
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job.
ONX Winery is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, including but not limited to, discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local law.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.
