Seasonal Harvest Cellar Team

Boisset Collection • Harvest/Temp • Saint Helena, California, United States • $23 - $26 / hour • 4w ago

Harvest Cellar Intern

Position Summary:

Join our winemaking team for harvest at Raymond Vineyards in the heart of Napa Valley. As a Harvest Cellar Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in premium wine production while working alongside our Winemakers and Cellar Master. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals pursuing a career in winemaking, viticulture, or production operations.

Key Responsibilities

Harvest & Crush Operations

Operate crush pad equipment (crusher/destemmer, presses, pumps)
Function as weighmaster at grape scale
Monitor sorting table and grape processing
Empty bins and gondolas
Retrieve tank samples as needed
Move dumpsters and production equipment

Fermentation & Aging

Transfer juice/must to fermentation tanks
Perform pump-overs, punch-downs, racking, and draining
Monitor fermentation progress and temperature control
Assist with filtering, fining, and stabilizing
Prepare tanks for pressing

Barrel Program

Wash, sulfur, fill, top, and maintain barrels
Track barrel inventory
Move and receive new barrels
Assist with barrel maintenance and disposal

General Cellar Duties

Sanitation and cleaning of tanks, equipment, and work areas
Monitor cellar supplies and equipment
Follow all safety policies and procedures
Support winemaking team with additional tasks as needed

Qualifications Required:

High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)
Ability to speak and understand basic English
Basic math skills (weights, volumes, measurements)
Valid driver’s license (may be required)
Ability to work long hours, weekends, and overtime during harvest

Preferred:

Previous winery, cellar, or production experience
Intermediate computer skills (email, spreadsheets)
Experience with winery or wine club management software

Physical Requirements

Lift up to 50 lbs independently; up to 100 lbs with assistance
Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, squatting
Comfortable working in wet, noisy, and fast-paced environments
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
Exposure to machinery, chemicals, and production equipment (PPE provided)

Work Environment

Indoor and outdoor winery environment
Variable temperatures and weather conditions
Moderate to high noise levels
Exposure to cleaning agents and winemaking materials

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