Harvest Intern (Paid)
5/1/2026
The Harvest Intern is responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitized winery workspace and performing essential harvest tasks such as processing, inoculations, and quality control. They will also assist with cellar operations, including racking, blending, and transporting goods via forklift.
Salary
18 - 20 USD
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
11-50 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
Description
Pali Wine Co. is looking to add a Harvest Intern to our fantastic team at the winery. This position is Seasonal and will report to the Associate Winemaker.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Maintaining a clean workspace, including sanitizing equipment
- Racking, blending, filling barrels, etc.
- Transporting cased goods and barrels via a forklift
- Perform required tasks during harvest including processing, inoculations, additions, quality control, sample collecting, etc.
- Some laboratory analyses as needed
- Following safety procedures and protocols
- Other duties as may be needed
Requirements
- A committed and team player work ethic
- A positive and winning attitude
- Ability to work outdoors and indoors with varying temperature situations
- Ability to climb, bend, stand and sit for prolonged lengths of time
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Willingness to work on elevated surfaces and occasionally on wet surfaces
- Consistent awareness of moving forklifts and winery equipment
- Ability to work long and flexible hours through the bottling season and busy harvest
- Previous production experience in cellar and barrel operations (preferred)
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to lawfully work without sponsorship
- Ability to multi-task and be organized
Benefits
- Opportunities for career progression and development
- Friendly and dynamic work environment
- Employee discount program
About Pali Wine Company
Pali Wine Co. brings the winery experience to your neighborhood. Through our Outposts in Southern California, we connect guests to our Santa Barbara County-based winery and vineyards.
We are performance driven. We believe the tasting room is not just a place to serve wine, but a place to build lasting relationships, grow community, and strengthen the long-term health of the business.
We welcome professionals who are serious about hospitality, confident in sales, and motivated to drive results.
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