Harvest Intern (Agriculture)

Job Description

Company Summary

We're the producers, creators and marketers of beer, wine and spirts brands that people love. At Constellation Brands, we're driven to push boundaries and think beyond today to deliver products and experiences that resonate now, tomorrow and well into the future. Because of this approach, we're the fastest-growing large CPG company in the U.S. at retail, with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand and Italy. Our premium portfolio of iconic brands like Corona Extra, Modelo Especial, Kim Crawford, Robert Mondavi, Meiomi, The Prisoner, SVEDKA Vodka, High West Whiskey, and more drive industry-leading growth for us today. But we're just getting started. Our ability to stay on the forefront of consumer trends has fueled our success since our founding in 1945 and will guide us in creating the next generation of products and experiences Worth Reaching For.

The Cellar/Harvest Internship program combines enology seminars, winemaking led discussions, and vineyard tours in tandem with day to day cellar responsibilities. We are seeking students who are enrolled in, or recently completed a wine-related degree program and are looking for opportunities to gain more experience in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Grape receiving, crushing, pressing, racking, pomace-transfers, juice and must additions.
• Inoculations, pump-overs, barrel prep/filling, tank and equipment sanitation, and general winery operations.
• Assist where required during busy harvest season.
• Perform all job functions in strict adherence to company Health and Safety protocols, and in accordance with quality control standards and standard equipment operating procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be available to work flexible shifts (including evenings and weekends) from August through November.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Must possess knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Completion of at least one year of college in a related field of study (enology, viticulture, chemistry or other related field).

Preferred Qualifications

• Production experience in cellar, operations, process or related.
• Experience with Access Database.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Work Environment:
    -    Works outdoors/indoors
    -    Works in warm/cold climates
    -    Works in high places
    -    Works on wet surfaces
    -    Is exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals
    -    Works near moving, mechanical parts and lift truck traffic
    -   Must be able to move up to 55 lbs
    -    Primary office environment may be warehouse/distribution setting

The salary range for this role is:

 

$19.00 - $27.00 an hour

 

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Location

Oakville, California

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Internships

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).