2016 Harvest Cellar Worker (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Full Time

  PlumpJack Winery

  Napa, California

PlumpJack Winery specializes in the production of Cabernet Sauvignon from our estate vineyard in the esteemed Oakville AVA. We are also producing limited quantities of Chardonnay, Merlot, and Syrah from outstanding sites within the Napa Valley. Currently, we are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated individual to join our winemaking team for the 2016 harvest. This is an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience crafting prestigious wines with a small production team.

Duties and Responsibilities:
•  Equipment and Tank Sanitation
•  Crushing, Sorting, & Pressing
•  Inoculations
•  Fermentation Monitoring
•  Cap management
•  Drain & Press Operations
•  Barrel Preparation
•  Racking & Barrel Filling
•  Topping
•  Wine, juice, & must movements
•  Additions to wine, juice, & must
•  General winery clean up 
•  Forklift driving

Qualifications & Requirements

The ideal candidate must have a passion and dedication for making premium wine. This position requires working in a fast-paced, physically-demanding environment, under conditions of fatigue, while maintaining clarity and focus. Candidates must be willing to stand, crawl, kneel, and climb for many hours, and repeatedly carry heavy objects (40+ lbs) up ladders. We are looking for a team player who is able to maintain a positive attitude in stressful situations, is hard-working, reliable, and self-motivated. 

Previous cellar/harvest experience is a must and a formal education is preferred. Applicants must be eligible to work in the US, provide their own housing, have a valid driver’s license, and have a reliable means of transportation.

Wage Information: DOE

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