Harvest Intern 2020
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Contract
Lava Cap Winery
Placerville,
California
Lava Cap Winery is a modest sized foothill winery located in El Dorado County. We are seeking temporary harvest cellar worker to add to our harvest team for the 2020 season. Applicants must be able to demonstrate high attention to detail, awareness of job safety, the ability to complete tasks according to instruction, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to be a key member of a small harvest team for the 2020 harvest, beginning late August through early November, 2020
Essential Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
• Equipment Cleaning and Sanitation
• Grape Sorting and Processing
• Fermentation monitoring and maintenance
• Punch Downs/Pump Overs
• Barrel Preparation and Filling
• Topping Barrels
• Sampling of Juice and Wine for Analysis
• Additions to Juice and Wine
• Pump Operation
• Limited Forklift Operation
Minimum Requirements include but Not Limited to:
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Availability to work long hours and weekends when necessary
• Punctuality and follow through.
• Willingness to work hard, be a team player, with a passion for winemaking
+ Previous winery experience is a plus + Forklift experience is a plus
Time Frame: August September to early-November, may be adjusted based on harvest conditions
Pay Rate: Hourly, based on experience
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in a small winery where there will be ample opportunity for hands on experience in wine production.