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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