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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