Seasonal Cellar/Lab Interns (Paraduxx)-$500 Hiring Bonus
Job Description
SUMMARY: Under close supervision, performs routine cellar and lab jobs.
The estimated time frame for this position is July 25th through November 18th.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for performing a variety of cellar operations including but not limited to:
• Grape receiving activities
• Wine/must movements
• Additions to wines/musts
• Cap management practices (punch-downs/pump-overs)
• Fermentation monitoring
• Barrel activities (filling/racking/topping)
• Equipment and tank sanitation
• Grape sample processing
• Wine sampling and lab work (pH, TA, Brix, Phenolics)
• Forklift driving helpful but not required
• Other tasks as necessary
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• A positive attitude and reliability
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Ability to understand and comply with all safety requirements
• Ability to perform the physical labor necessary
• Prior experience and the ability to speak Spanish are helpful but not required
• Good reading, writing and math skills
• Ability to lift up to 42 lbs.
• Ability to work in various temperatures
• Ability to drive a truck
• Valid California Driver’s License and clean DMV record required
About Us
The Duckhorn Portfolio is North America’s premier luxury wine company, with ten renowned wineries, eight state-of-the-art winemaking facilities, seven beautiful tasting rooms and more than 800 coveted acres of vineyards spanning 22 sustainably farmed Estate properties. Established in 1976, when legendary vintners Dan and Margaret Duckhorn founded Napa Valley’s iconic Duckhorn Vineyards, today, our portfolio features some of North America’s most revered wineries, including Decoy, Paraduxx, Goldeneye, Migration, Canvasback, Calera, Kosta Browne, Greenwing and Postmark. Our 400+ uniquely passionate and well-tenured employees typically join us for our employee-centric culture and industry-leading benefits and stay for the dynamic colleagues, fast-paced environment, and career development. We offer a curated and comprehensive portfolio of acclaimed luxury wines with price points ranging from $20 to $200 across more than 15 varietals and 25 appellations. Our wines are available throughout the United States, on five continents, and in more than 50 countries around the world.
