Harvest Cellar Intern

  • Full-time

Company Description

At Landmark, we live by the philosophy and guiding principle that the best grapes make the best wine. By sourcing grapes from the finest vineyards and regions, we create the best of California in every bottle. 

The Landmark team is seeking a seasonal Harvest Cellar Intern to join the production team! The primary responsibilities of a Harvest Cellar Intern is to support the cellar team by receiving fruit, operating the crush pad, punch down, sanitation, barrel prep, barrel filling and pressing. This seasonal harvest position will start in August 2023 and run until end of October 2023.

This is an on-site, temporary position based in Kenwood, CA. 

Job Description

  • Completes work assignments and work orders in a safe and timely manner
  • Responsible for sanitation of cellar area, equipment, and tanks
  • Assists in all cellar operations. Racking, transfers, and barrel downs
  • Be a part of the harvesting process.  Intake, inoculations, chemical additions, and pressings
  • Monitors temperature of wine tanks
  • Cleans, maintains, and organizes barrels as needed
  • Assists with still wine barrel work
  • Replenishes cellar inventory of supplies
  • Samples tanks as needed

Qualifications

  • Previous cellar experience is a plus, but not required
  • Have a minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).  Previous cellar experience is a plus, but not required
  • Verbal and written English skills preferred, but not required
  • Applicants must be able to perform basic math calculations.  Good organization with numbers is also critical for accurate record keeping.
  • Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions, as well as dealing with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
  • COVID vaccination will be required for this position unless candidate has a legally valid exemption

Pay Rate: $22.00 an hour, will include potential overtime pay during harvest season (August - November). Final compensation will be dependent on skills & experience. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Work is in an industrial setting with forklift traffic and public tour groups.  Employees are also exposed to weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job.  It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Additional Information

  • Wine and Merchandise Discounts
  • All the FIJI water you can drink at work
  • Wine Education Program
  • Fun Work Environment

Nestled at the base of the Mayacamas Mountain Range in the Sonoma Valley, Landmark® Vineyards epitomizes the rustic grace and beauty of Sonoma County. Since 1974, Landmark has been dedicated to producing handcrafted, ultra-premium Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, sourcing grapes from unique vineyard sites throughout California to create rich, balanced wines. Its Hop Kiln Estate is a registered California Historical Landmark and expands Landmark Vineyards’ presence with two tasting rooms and properties in Sonoma and the Russian River Valley. Their signature wine, the Overlook Chardonnay, has appeared on The Wine Spectator Top 100 list six times. Landmark’s wines may be purchased via select wine shops and restaurants, or directly from Landmark’s Tasting Room, online store, or through membership in the Wine Society. To discover more about Landmark’s remarkable approach to winemaking, visit www.landmarkwine.com.

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