Join the Copain Wines Team for Harvest 2025! Perched on a hillside overlooking the bucolic Russian River Valley, Copain specializes in vineyard designate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah. Founded in 1999, Copain, meaning 'friend' or 'buddy' in French, embodies our philosophy that wine enhances life's most joyous occasions, and is an experience best shared with friends and family. Sourced from cool climate vineyards in Mendocino, Monterey, and Sonoma counties, the Copain portfolio consists of appellation and vineyard designate wine offerings. Traditional French winemaking practices have long inspired these wines, resulting in Copain's signature style of restrained, elegant wines.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Winemakers, this harvest position will perform routine cellar duties.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
•  Follow and observe all safe cellar practices.
•  Sanitation in all areas, including facility and equipment.
•  Responsible for set-up of equipment.
•  Grape handling.
•  Wine transfer, racking and blending.
•  Complete understanding of barrel operations, racking, filling, and topping.
•  Operate all harvest equipment, presses, hoppers, conveyor systems, must pumps and hoists.
•  Forklift operation, barrels, and case goods.
•  Other duties as assigned.

•  Requirements/Qualifications:

Previous winery experience welcomed, but not required.
•  Individual selected for this position must be reliable, possess a good work ethic, and positive attitude.
•  In addition, individuals in this position must be able to follow verbal and written instruction.
•  Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
•  Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis; work standing up and walk on concrete surfaces for extended periods of time.
•  Must be able to work any shift and overtime as needed.
•  Proof of ability to work in the United States is required.

WAGE TRANSPARENCY:

The base pay for this role ranges from$18 - $22 per hour. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.

Jackson Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on merit and business needs.