Create a Harvest Help Alert Seasonal Harvest Cellar Team

Raymond Vineyards St.

Helena, CA Job Description:

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 ​ #WJ-PROD-SEAS-ON-HH