ROCO Winery is seeking motivated seasonal trainees/interns for the 2026 harvest. This position will start at the end of August/beginning of September and run into November.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
•  Forklift operations
•  Additions to juice, must and wine
•  Cleaning and sanitation of equipment, tanks and workspaces
•  Topping
•  Racking
•  Movement of juice, must and wine
•  Barrel preparation and filling
•  Cap management – PUNCH-DOWNS!!
•  Juice inoculations


QUALIFYING SKILLS
•  Knowledge of wine and wine production preferred.
•  Excellent working as a team.
•  Personally motivated and accountable.
•  Commitment to excellence and high standards.
•  Forklift experience preferred.
•  Versatile, flexible, and willing to work with constantly changing priorities and do it with enthusiasm.
•  Candidates MUST be approved to work in the US through CAEP or similar organization or obtain their own work visa through the US government and their home country.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, kneel and climb repeatedly and for numerous hours. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

•  Work is performed at the winery in the cellar.
•  Work is also performed outdoors.
•  Busy and distractive work atmosphere.

The above reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

ROCO Winery is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment (EOE M/V/F/D)


COMPENSATION AND WORKING HOURS

Compensation: $16 - $20 per hour, with overtime paid when applicable.
Working Hours: This position will range from 40 hours a week to potentially over 70 hours per week.
Reports to: Associate Winemaker and Cellar Master

ABOUT ROCO WINERY
ROCO Winery is proud to be part of the HERITA USA family. The winery was founded in 2003 by industry veterans Rollin Soles & Corby Stonebraker-Soles and became part of the mosaic of HERITA MARZOTTO WINE ESTATES in 2022.
HERITA USA is a fine wine import company representing premium and ultra-premium wine estates and representing over thirteen world-renowned wineries throughout the United States, including Santa Margherita, Ca' del Bosco, Masi, ROCO, Kettmeir, Lamole di Lamole, Sassoregale, Sella Antica, Torresella, Fattoria Sardi, Cà Maiol, Giovanni Rosso, and Cantina Mesa. The wine portfolio is a dynamic and diverse mosaic of the finest wine regions, including the Veneto, Alto Adige, Franciacorta, Willamette Valley, Lugana, Tuscany, Sardinia, and Piedmont. www.heritausa.com