Position Details
Organization: Cinder Winery
Title: Seasonal Harvest Worker
Season/Harvest
Paid position? $18+ per hour
Start Date: August 25th, 2026
End Date: October 31, 2026
Work Location: Boise, Idaho 83712
On-Site
Job Description
Under the general direction of the Cellar Supervisor and Cellar Technicians, Harvest Workers are responsible for keeping the flow of harvest moving smoothly and accurately in the cellar through a myriad of different tasks. Position requires the ability to follow directions safely, accurately, and in a timely manner. Generally working 8-10 hours a day, 6 days a week once harvest gets started.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Cleaning, sanitizing, and sterilizing of all winery equipment and facilities
Racking and pumping of juice and wine
Moving hoses and equipment
Making chemical and nutrient additions to juice and wine
Barrel work including filling, topping, stirring and racking
Obtaining lab samples from tanks and barrels
Operating crush pad equipment
Following and observing all safe cellar practices
Use senses to detect problems or off-odors
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Must be able to follow written and verbal directions exactly
Preferred Qualifications
BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE
Prior winery and vineyard experience and/or education in related field preferred, but not required. Must have ability to communicate effectively with good skills in reading, writing, and basic math. Must be able to work safely around equipment, electrical outlets, and chemicals. Individuals selected for this position must be reliable, detail-oriented, and have good work ethic. Must be able to work varying shifts, weekends and overtime as needed particularly during the harvest season. Must be able to provide proof of ability to work in the United States.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to able to climb ladders safely. Required to stand for extended periods of time, routinely required to reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and able to lift and move up to 50lbs of weight.
Eligible Applicants: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Recent Graduates/Alumni
Application Instructions
Please submit a cover letter and resume with three references to the email below.
Please reference “Harvest Worker Position” in the Subject Line of your email.
Please only apply if you are able to come to the Boise area for the entire harvest.
Thank you!
email: joe@cinderwines.com
August 15th
Employer Contact Info
Joe Schnerr