Harvest Cellar Technician - Stonestreet Winery
About The Position
Join the Stonestreet Estate Vineyards Production Team for the 2026 harvest! Located in Alexander Valley, we source our fruit from world-class estate vineyards in Sonoma County to produce primarily: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc wines. Other varietals we work with include Petit Verdot, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Semillon, Chenin Blanc, Assyrtiko and Malvasia Bianca. We focus on producing high quality single vineyard wines while maintaining separation of each vineyard block, showcasing the unique characteristics of each site. We are seeking fun, hardworking, and driven individuals with high attention to detail! You must be a team player, hungry to learn more about the winemaking process in a fun, fast-paced, professional environment. We provide weekly harvest lunches and safety incentives. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Cellar Manager, the seasonal winery workers are responsible for the following duties, including but not limited to: Cleaning, sanitizing, and sterilizing all winery equipment and facility Red fermentation management – pump overs, punch downs, rack & returns, temperatures Racking and pumping of juice and wine Barrel work including filling, topping, stirring and racking Obtaining lab samples from tank and barrels Operating crush pad equipment Forklift operation moving barrels and bins Following and observing all safe cellar practices Other duties as assigned by the supervisor Use senses to detect problems or off-odors
Requirements
- Prior winery and vineyard experience and/or education in related field preferred.
- Must be able to work varying shifts, weekends and overtime as needed particularly during the harvest season.
- Strong physical stamina for lifting, bending, and working outdoors.
- Must be able to work safely around equipment, electrical outlets, and prior winery and vineyard experience and/or education in related field preferred.
- Individuals selected for this position must be reliable, detail-oriented, and have a good work ethic.
- Must have ability to communicate effectively in English with good skills in reading, writing, and basic math.
- Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to adapt to new environments.
- Must be able to provide proof of ability to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Prior winery and vineyard experience and/or education in related field preferred.
- Must be able to work safely around equipment, electrical outlets, and prior winery and vineyard experience and/or education in related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Cleaning, sanitizing, and sterilizing all winery equipment and facility
- Red fermentation management – pump overs, punch downs, rack & returns, temperatures
- Racking and pumping of juice and wine
- Barrel work including filling, topping, stirring and racking
- Obtaining lab samples from tank and barrels
- Operating crush pad equipment
- Forklift operation moving barrels and bins
- Following and observing all safe cellar practices
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
- Use senses to detect problems or off-odors
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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