{"id":2347559,"url":"https://alion.io/job/the-wine-group-winemaking-intern-ripon","title":"Winemaking Intern - Ripon","company":{"id":1949867,"name":"The Wine Group","domain":"thewinegroup.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/thewinegroup","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Dayforce","truth_index":null},"role":"Early Careers","role_family":"Early Careers","seniority":"intern","employment_type":"internship","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Ripon, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":24,"max":null,"currency":"USD","period":"hour","gross":null,"usd_annual":48000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-14T10:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-12","last_verified_at":"2026-10-14T04:04:05Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":29,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":29},"description":"JOB SUMMARY\n\nUnder the supervision of the Winemaker, Intern Winemaking duties will vary with the intent to participate in the overall wine quality from grape to finished product while following sustainable TWG practices. The intern will be required to spend a given amount of time shadowing different roles within the facility to gain knowledge and understand practices, processes while developing leadership skills.\nHiring for various locations in California including:\nFresno\nGlen Ellen - Benziger Family Winery\nRipon\nSoledad\nWoodbridge Winery\n\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nShadow different roles within the facility to gain knowledge and understand practices, processes while developing leadership skills (e.g., Cellar, Compliance, Winemaking, and Analytical Lab) \nAnalytical Lab: Given an opportunity to learn all the various lab procedures and should be able to identify wine specs for all the different varietals upon completion of this section. They will be required to pull tank samples which will aid in the learning of the tank farm.\nSanitation: The intern required to participate in the overall sanitation of the facility prior to the season. This gives an opportunity to learn the basics behind the process prior to the start of crush. The intern will work closely with the cellar employees during the completion of this process, which will help develop a good working relationship prior to the season.\nCrush: During crush season the intern will be required to supervise all grape processing. This includes:\nEnsuring that sanitation has been properly completed prior to the daily startup.\nResponsible for the grape trucks from the test stand to the tanks. The intern will need to work closely with the crusher lead and operators to ensure nothing goes to the wrong tank.\nResponsible for seeing that additions and circulations are completed on time and in the correct manner.\nResponsible to see that tanks are drained/pressed at the right times based on directions from winemaking.\nParticipate in daily fermenter tasting and conduct tank walks twice per day.\nParticipate in and document all production scale winemaking trials.\nThere may be times when the intern may need to make decisions based on their winemaking knowledge. When doing this they need to use all the facts to support their decision\nUpon the completion of crush, the intern will aid winemaking/cellar to ensure processing is conducted in the correct manner.\nMay be required to write work orders under the direction of the Winemaker.\nAssist the winemaker and compliance in the process of closing completed work orders.\nStay up to date with all cellar processing.\nNeed to be able to answer questions about various states of processing when approached by others.\nParticipate in all benchtop trials as directed by winemaking (fining, blending, etc.)\nLearn why and how each piece of equipment functions in the cellar. This will require that the intern spends time with each of the operators on the various pieces of equipment around the winery.\nThe intern will be required to provide a status report on the internship upon completion of each of the major tasks above.\nThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS\nMust be 21 years or older upon starting employment.\nEnrolled in or recent graduate of an undergraduate program in Viticulture and Enology\nMust be a college student or recent graduate, Junior Level in coursework, or above.\nMust have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.\nMust be able to commit to a minimum of six months of full-time work.\nMust be highly proficient in Microsoft Office, the Internet and computer aptitude.\nExcels at creative problem solving.\nExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal \nStrong attention to detail and the ability to determine the root cause of the problem.\nExcellent organizational and interpersonal skills with attention to detail\nPrioritize while able to adapt to changing priorities.\nAbility work independently within set guidelines\nDemonstrated reliability and punctuality, work effectively in team/crew environment, adherence to all safety regulations and operating procedures.\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\nPosition will be exposed to indoor and outdoor environments with varying noise levels.\nAbility to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, standing, and twisting in a production environment.\nMust be able to lift up to 50lbs occasionally.\n\nCOMPENSATION\nHiring Hourly Rate Posted: $24.00/hour.\n\nAt The Wine Group, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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