Job Description

From JUSTIN’s Bordeaux-style blends in Paso Robles, to Lewis Cellars’ award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley, to Landmark’s expressive Sonoma Coast Chardonnay and Pinot Noir — our portfolio showcases the best of California’s winegrowing regions. As part of The Wonderful Company — a Fortune Top 100 Place to Work and PEOPLE’s #1 Company That Cares — we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our planet, and our customers.

JUSTIN is excited to announce the kickoff of our seasonal hiring for Harvest 2026! We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our Production team as Harvest Cellar Workers.

As a Harvest Cellar Worker, you will play a vital role in various stages of the winemaking process and you can expect to get your hands dirty. This position involves various tasks, including receiving fruit, crush pad operation, performing punch downs, sanitation, barrel prep, barrel filling, and pressing.

We offer two levels of harvest positions: Harvest Cellar 1 for entry-level candidates and Harvest Cellar 2 for those with more experience.

Harvest positions will begin in August and may extend through December or potentially longer. During the peak of harvest (September - November), you can anticipate shifts to last 10 hours a day, 6-7 days a week; however, longer hours may be required based on business needs.

These seasonal, full-time position are based in Paso Robles, CA, and require flexibility to work weekends and overtime.

• Completes work assignments and work orders in timely manner
• Follows all company policies and works safely always
• Responsible for sanitation of cellar area, equipment, and tanks
• Assists in all cellar operations; racking, transfers, and barrel downs, etc.
• Responsible for intake, inoculations, chemical additions, and pressings
• Monitors temperature of wine tanks
• Cleans, maintains, and organizes barrels as needed
• Assists with still wine barrel work
• Replenishes cellar inventory of supplies
• Samples tanks as needed
• Any other duties assigned

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is in an industrial setting with forklift traffic and public tour groups. Employees are also exposed to weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cellar work is a physically demanding position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. However, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be able to read, speak and write in English OR Spanish
• Flexible and willing to work overtime and weekends
• Ability to lift 45 pounds
• Ability to walk for a long portion of the day in a variety of hot and cold climates and wet environments
• Able to perform basic math calculations

Harvest Cellar Worker I: previous cellar/harvest experience is not required ($16.90 per hour, plus overtime pay)

Harvest Cellar Worker II: previous cellar/harvest experience is required ($17.65 per hour, plus overtime pay)

Additional Information

Located in Paso Robles, JUSTIN® Vineyards & Winery was founded in 1981 and is known for crafting world- class wines using Bordeaux grape varieties, including the iconic ISOSCELES® blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The Vineyard estate, located at 11680 Chimney Rock Road, features a Tasting Room, luxury five-star accommodations at the JUST Inn®, and a Restaurant—making it one of the only wineries on the Central Coast to offer all three options. In September 2018, a new second location, the JUSTIN Downtown Tasting Room opened introducing an expansive wine-tasting bar, lounge, and a full dining room that’s situated prominently on the square along Downtown City Park in the heart of Paso Robles. In addition to its stellar hospitality, JUSTIN consistently receives top honors around the world, establishing itself as a leader in New World Bordeaux-style winemaking. JUSTIN wines are available through discerning fine wine retailers and restaurants throughout the United States, or directly from the Winery via JUSTIN’s Tasting Room, online store or to members of the exclusive JUSTIN Wine Society wine club. To discover more about JUSTIN, visit www.justinwine.com.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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