Long Meadow Ranch has an exciting opportunity to join our close-knit Mountain Estate winemaking team for Harvest 2026. Long Meadow Ranch is a family-owned and operated producer and purveyor of world-class wine and food that is economically successful and socially responsible using diversified, sustainable, and organic farming methods. Long Meadow Ranch produces award-winning wines, ciders, handcrafted extra virgin olive oils, grass-fed beef, eggs, and heirloom fruits and vegetables.
We are seeking a Harvest Cellar Worker to join the wine production team for Harvest 2026. This is a temporary position expected to begin in August or September and end at the completion of Harvest (including Olives) in November or December, depending on the season. You will work closely with our small team, including the winemakers, and be exposed to all sides of harvest from receiving and processing fruit to managing juice and wine all the way to the barrel. We are committed to teaching aspiring wine professionals about all aspects of winemaking in a fun and safe team environment. If you have a strong work ethic and passion for learning about wine, this is the next great opportunity for you.
Responsibilities
- Process grape samples for fruit maturity monitoring and analysis
- Receive and process harvested grapes during crush
- Perform cap management, including punch-downs and pumpovers
- Assist with additions, fermentation tracking, draining, and pressing
- Conduct wine transfers and barrel filling operations
- Steam, clean, and stack barrels
- Maintain winery facilities and equipment through thorough cleaning and sanitation practices
Education, Experience and Required Skills
- Previous winery harvest and production experience is preferred, but not required
- Must work consistent with LMR’s core values: Balance, Respect and Stewardship
- Must be able to remain positive, strong attention to detail, sense of humor, and passion for crafting and learning about world-class wines
- Must have strong time management and verbal/written communication skills
- Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English
- Availability to work rotating shifts, extended hours, and weekends in a fast-paced environment
- Must strictly follow the company Preparedness Plan and Safety protocols
- A pre-employment background report and physical is required
- Must be able to frequently lift and/or move 75+ pounds
- Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time
- Must be able to climb up and down stairs
- Must be able to work in confined/restricted working environment
- Must be able to use both hands to handle, grasp, move and control objects, tools and equipment operations
- Must be able to bend or twist body
- Must be able to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Compensation
- This is a temporary, hourly position to begin in August or September and ends at the completion of Harvest 2026
- The Company reasonably expects to pay in the range of $20.00 to $25.00 for this position. Of course, this is depending on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, and business or organizational needs. This wage range may be modified in the future.
- We are only accepting applications from those eligible to work in the US at this time.
Apply online: http://www.longmeadowranch.com/careers
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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