Job Description
Cellar Hand/Cellar Master
At Byington Vineyards we work with estate fruit from soil to bottle. It is a unique opportunity to get involved in every aspect of winemaking. We work under a “100 point” mindset - realizing that the best wine is made through making conscious decisions designed to deliver the best wine that can be produced.
You can find us outside in our vineyards through the growing season, working diligently in the cellar during harvest and deep below our vineyards in the subterranean cave through the heart of winter. This job is about connecting with the seasons and cycles of the year to understand the growing conditions of the vintage and to express our hard work and dedication through small lot high end wine production. We practice organic viticulture with an eye towards moving to biodynamic methods and use minimal intervention winemaking techniques in the cellar.
Our ideal candidate will bring both experience and a willingness to learn to our team. A willingness to get involved in all aspects of the winery, from the seemingly menial to the high responsibility tasks. Of utmost importance is self motivation, an ability to hold yourself and your work to a high standard and motivate those around you to work at a similar level. The candidate must be highly organized and capable of a high level of abstract thought in order to see the work progression, to maximize efficiency of tasks.

Key responsibilities for this position are:
Assist in receiving and processing fruit, sorting, pressing, etc.
Perform punch downs, pump-overs
Monitor fermentation Brix and temperature as needed
Racking juice, filling, topping, and stirring barrels
Removing pomace from tanks & presses
Safe operation of a forklift
Accurate record keeping
General cleaning and sanitization of winery and winery equipment
Working the bottling line
Equipment upkeep and Maintenance
Tractor driving
Vineyard canopy management
Harvest sampling
Gopher trapping
Other tasks as assigned, including but not limited to building and/or maintenance of the winery

Requirements:
US citizen or work visa required
Ability to stand, perform repetitive motions and lift 50lbs
Previous winery or harvest experience beneficial
Serious passion for wine and winemaking
A strong attention to detail, positive attitude, willingness to work hard and get dirty, and ability to work well with others is essential
Ability to work long hours/weekends and in various conditions
Valid Driver’s License required
Compensation Package:
Competitive Salary
100% employer paid Health insurance

Title and Salary are dependent on experience and availability
Paid time off + sick pay
Employee discounts