Harvest 2023 Internship (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Job Description:

KEEVER VINEYARDS 2023 HARVEST CELLAR INTERNSHIP

WHO WE ARE: Keever Vineyards is a family owned and operated winery located in Yountville, Napa Valley. We specialize in the production of premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc and blasting Top Gun Radio during wine work.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR: an adventurous individual to join our cellar team for the upcoming 2023 Harvest! Bring your interest in vino, motivation for a job well done, and wine-related puns to sunny Yountville, CA!

HARVEST DUTIES (if some terms seem unfamiliar, no worries, we will teach them to you):
•  All aspects of cellar work including racking, blending, barreling down, topping, barrel staining and forklifting.
•  Participate in all winery sanitation. Including tank sanitation, pressure washing, barrel washing and general winery cleanliness.
•  Assist in fruit receiving, grape sorting & bin dumping.
•  Fermentation monitoring, including pump overs, punch downs, brix and temp check, inoculations, additions as well as draining and pressing.
•  Facility Maintenance including weeding, sweeping, polishing glasses and running winery related errands.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
•  Clean driving record and a valid driver’s license.
•  Ability to work long hours, including weekends.
•  Capable of lifting 50 pounds and work in a physically demanding environment both in and outdoors.
•  Be able to work in confined spaces.
•  Work in a safe manner, adhering to winery safety protocols.
•  Be timely, motivated, organized, patient, team orientated and have a positive attitude.
•  Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
•  All applicants must have all documentation to work in the United States.