Harvest Intern

Plumpjack Management Services • Napa, CA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

PlumpJack Winery is seeking motivated individuals interested in working alongside our Winemaker and Assistant Winemaker to gain invaluable experience crafting wines of remarkable quality. This opportunity is ideal for any aspiring winemaker looking for practical experience as a member of a small winemaking team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the US
• Applicants must provide their own housing
• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license
• Applicants must have a reliable means of transportation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
• Ability to work under conditions of physical and mental fatigue while maintaining clarity, focus, and a positive attitude
• Willingness to stand, crawl, kneel, and climb for many hours
• Ability to repeatedly carry heavy objects (40+ Lbs / 18+ Kg) up ladders
• Team player who is hard-working, reliable, and self-motivated

Nice To Haves

• Prior cellar/harvest experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Crush Operations
• Additions to Wine, Juice, and Must
• Juice Inoculations
• Fermentation Monitoring
• Cap Management – Pump-overs and Punch-downs
• Drain and Press Operations
• Barrel Preparation
• Racking and Barrel Filling
• Topping
• Wine, Juice, and Must movements
• Cleaning and Sanitizing Equipment, Tanks, and Workspace
• Grape Sampling
• Forklift Operations
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED