Job Details
Job Title: Harvest Cellar Intern
Job Type: Internship
Job Description: I. Safety
• Follows winery, department, and legally mandated safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work space and environment
• Familiar with the content and emergency response procedures contained in all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Assures proper training in the safe and proper use of all equipment assigned for operation.
• Makes certain all equipment is operating in a safe manner and brings malfunctioning equipment to the attention of their supervisor immediately
II. Laboratory Work
• Analyzes wine for Brix and temperature when performing pump overs and records information accurately.
• Assists in vineyard maturity sampling if necessary
III. Cellar Operations
• Assists with all routine cellar operations including, but not limited to:
o Racking and transfers
o Topping
o Filtration
o Tank and equipment sanitation procedures
o Sampling wine from tanks or barrels
• Assists pack, dump glass, or load pallets if bottling operations are being performed
• Assists with all crush operations including, but not limited to:
o Fruit intake and processing
o Juice racking
o Pump overs
o Inoculations
o Pressing
o Additions
• Follows example set by Cellar Master and senior cellar employees regarding winery performance standards.
Qualifications
• Interested in learning more about premium winemaking and has an enthusiastic outlook on learning by doing
• Experience with and knowledge of wine equipment, techniques, and processes a plus
• Dedication to confidentiality, professionalism, and maturity
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assigned tasks
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels
• Ability to work well with a diverse population and with all levels of management
• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with extended hours during busy harvest season
• Clean driving record
• Must be able to read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Ability to drive a forklift and become forklift certified
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and take direction
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand and perform basic math and basic measurements
• Ability to work in small confined spaces and high places
• Ability to work extended shifts
Physical and Mental Requirements
• Full body mobility: Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hand tools, reach and raise hands above the head, climb stairs, kneel or crouch, talk, hear, and accurately taste and smell
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs
• Hearing ability adequate to effectively communicate with co-workers and customers
• Ability to work in dynamic range of temperatures and weather conditions
• Able to work in and out doors
• Can sustain extended periods of standing or walking on concrete floors
• Able to work irregular and variable hours and days
• Able to safely and effectively wear all require personal protective equipment.
• Capable of safely and effectively operating a forklift
• Follows winery, department, and legally mandated safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work space and environment
• Familiar with the content and emergency response procedures contained in all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Assures proper training in the safe and proper use of all equipment assigned for operation.
• Makes certain all equipment is operating in a safe manner and brings malfunctioning equipment to the attention of their supervisor immediately
II. Laboratory Work
• Analyzes wine for Brix and temperature when performing pump overs and records information accurately.
• Assists in vineyard maturity sampling if necessary
III. Cellar Operations
• Assists with all routine cellar operations including, but not limited to:
o Racking and transfers
o Topping
o Filtration
o Tank and equipment sanitation procedures
o Sampling wine from tanks or barrels
• Assists pack, dump glass, or load pallets if bottling operations are being performed
• Assists with all crush operations including, but not limited to:
o Fruit intake and processing
o Juice racking
o Pump overs
o Inoculations
o Pressing
o Additions
• Follows example set by Cellar Master and senior cellar employees regarding winery performance standards.
Qualifications
• Interested in learning more about premium winemaking and has an enthusiastic outlook on learning by doing
• Experience with and knowledge of wine equipment, techniques, and processes a plus
• Dedication to confidentiality, professionalism, and maturity
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assigned tasks
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels
• Ability to work well with a diverse population and with all levels of management
• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with extended hours during busy harvest season
• Clean driving record
• Must be able to read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Ability to drive a forklift and become forklift certified
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and take direction
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand and perform basic math and basic measurements
• Ability to work in small confined spaces and high places
• Ability to work extended shifts
Physical and Mental Requirements
• Full body mobility: Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hand tools, reach and raise hands above the head, climb stairs, kneel or crouch, talk, hear, and accurately taste and smell
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs
• Hearing ability adequate to effectively communicate with co-workers and customers
• Ability to work in dynamic range of temperatures and weather conditions
• Able to work in and out doors
• Can sustain extended periods of standing or walking on concrete floors
• Able to work irregular and variable hours and days
• Able to safely and effectively wear all require personal protective equipment.
• Capable of safely and effectively operating a forklift
Pay Scale: $22
Job Location: Napa, CA
Start Date: June 30, 2025
End Date: November 22, 2025
Company Name: Lawrence Wine Estates
Company Description: Lawrence Wine Estates is looking for interns to join our team for Harvest 2025! Our brands Heitz Cellars, Stony Hill Vineyard, Ink Grade, Burgess Cellars, and Haynes Vineyard source fruit from historic sites all over Napa Valley, giving our interns first-hand experience with AVA variation in the valley. Interns will have the opportunity to partake in all aspects of harvest winemaking while working closely with our estates’ talented winemakers and awesome cellar teams.
Contact Name: Burgess Cellars
Contact E-mail: bridget@burgesscellars.com
Website: https://www.lawrencewineestates.com/
Application Deadline: May 15, 2025