Seasonal Cellar Tech

Cardinale is seeking enthusiastic and motivated candidates to join our 2025 harvest team.

Responsibilities

• Following and observing all safe cellar practices.
• Red fermentation management – pump overs, rack & returns.
• Additions – yeast, acid, nutrients, SO2 including calculations.
• The use of all cellar equipment (and most importantly) it’s cleaning & sanitizing.
• Barrel work – filling, racking and topping.
• Racking, transferring and the movement of juice and wine.
• Assist the fruit receival and pressing teams.

Requirements

• Effective communication skills in English.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Previous harvest experience is preferred but not 100% necessary and a degree in winemaking/enology is favorable.
• The successful applicant must provide their own transportation while some assistance will be provided to help find housing.

Physical requirements and additional details:

• Able to work flexible and extended hours, which will include weekends.
• Able to be in the Napa area full-time May-November, 2025
• This position requires continuous walking, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling throughout the shift. It requires the ability to reach with hands and arms, fine manipulation and to lift up to 50 pounds. It occasionally includes enclosed spaces, heights, and wearing a respirator.
• This candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• International candidates are welcome. We use CAEP to obtain international VISAS.
• Please apply with a resume and cover letter stating your interest in the position.

 Wage Transparency

Salary : $20 - $22