POSITION SUMMARY
Opus One Winery is looking for Harvest interns to join us for the 2024 Harvest. The Harvest Cellar Intern works closely with cellar team to perform all harvest cellar duties including but not limited to pressing, pump overs, barrel preparations, topping and sampling as needed. We strive to provide a safe, educational, and enjoyable work environment while learning the day-to-day operations within the cellar to reach absolute wine quality.

This is a temporary position anticipated to commence in mid-July and is anticipated to last for approximately 5 months, subject to harvest conditions.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Pressing
•  Sanitation of tanks, equipment, etc.
•  Barrel preparation and maintenance
•  Assist with inoculations and additions
•  Conduct pump overs
•  Topping and sampling as needed
•  Fruit receival and sorting
•  Bottling
•  Maintain cellar cleanliness and organization
•  Other duties may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
•  Must possess a High School diploma
•  Desire to work in the cellar with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and prioritize attention to detail. Basic computer skills: Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel preferred
•  Individual must have an interest in winemaking and possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable by Opus One Winery




Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting, lifting, and other activities necessary to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

We invite all interested candidates to apply, even if you are unsure about whether you meet all the listed qualifications. Opus One Winery is looking for motivated, passionate, curious individuals who believe in our Core Values and Mission.


Working Conditions/ Hazards:
Work is mainly performed in a winery/cellar. The individual is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles relative to normal cellar processes. Noise levels are usually moderate to loud. Occasionally works near moving machinery parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals.

SAFETY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Accident prevention is of utmost importance in all phases of job responsibilities.
•  Follow all company policies and procedures including job safety, safety rules and regulations.
•  Assist management to provide safe and healthy working conditions at all times.
•  Immediately report all unsafe conditions, work-related accidents, and illnesses to the Safety Manager and your supervisor.

OUR COMMITMENTS

SUSTAINABILITY: Opus One Winery is committed to doing its part to ensure a sustainable future and improve the environmental well-being of our community. We will continue to ensure minimal impact by continually evaluating our environmental performance and working to improve our program whenever necessary with integrity and purity of focus.

COMPENSATION: Base Compensation: $21.00 USD hourly

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Opus One Winery is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.