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Testarossa Winery

DTC Wine Sales Specialist

Los Gatos, CA · On-site

$60K - $76K/yr

This is an opportunity for someone who is energized by sales goals, confident picking up the phone, and passionate about helping customers discover wines and experiences they'll love. In this role ...

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PV Pie & Wine- General Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$60K/yr

Join us to celebrate that special occasion, for casual date nights, brunch on the weekends or simply to pick up a pizza. PV Pie and Wine is part of the O.H.S.O. family, but creates an experience of ...

Red Room 1

PV Pie & Wine- Line Cook

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$16 - $23/hr

Join us to celebrate that special occasion, for casual date nights, brunch on the weekends or simply to pick up a pizza. PV Pie and Wine is part of the O.H.S.O. family, but creates an experience of ...

Red Room 1

PV Pie & Wine- Server

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$15.15/hr

Join us to celebrate that special occasion, for casual date nights, brunch on the weekends or simply to pick up a pizza. Here at PV Pie and Wine, we are looking for great team players to assist with ...

CAPITALSEABOARD

Night Picker

Petaluma, CA · On-site

$18.25 - $21.75/hr

... wineries, and specialty cheese businesses in Northern California. We take great pride in our ... Drives vehicle to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items from several ...

Chefs' Warehouse

Night Picker

Petaluma, CA · On-site

$18.25 - $21.75/hr

... wineries, and specialty cheese businesses in Northern California. We take great pride in our ... Drives vehicle to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items from several ...

Chefs' Warehouse

Night Picker

Petaluma, CA · On-site

$21/hr

... wineries, and specialty cheese businesses in Northern California. We take great pride in our ... Drives vehicle to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items from several ...

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How much do wine picker jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for wine picker in the United States is $16.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a wine picker do?

A wine picker is responsible for harvesting grapes from vineyards, which are later used to make wine. This job typically involves carefully selecting ripe grape clusters by hand to ensure only the best quality fruit is used in the winemaking process. Wine pickers often work seasonally during the grape harvest, which can be physically demanding and requires attention to detail. They may also help with sorting grapes and maintaining vineyard cleanliness during the harvest period.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a wine picker?

To thrive as a Wine Picker, you need physical stamina, attention to detail, and familiarity with grape varieties and vineyard practices, often gained through on-the-job training or agricultural experience. Knowledge of vineyard equipment and safety protocols is important, though formal certifications are rarely required. Reliability, teamwork, and adaptability are crucial soft skills, as the work is seasonal, weather-dependent, and often done in teams. These skills ensure efficient and high-quality grape harvesting, directly impacting wine production and overall vineyard success.

What are the typical challenges faced by a wine picker during harvest season?

Wine Pickers often encounter physically demanding work, especially during harvest season, which can include long hours outdoors and repetitive tasks. Weather conditions can also present challenges, as picking often continues in heat, rain, or early morning chill to ensure grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness. Attention to detail is crucial, since selecting the right grapes directly impacts wine quality, and teamwork is essential as pickers must coordinate closely with vineyard staff to meet tight harvest schedules.

What is the difference between Wine Picker vs Wine Sommelier?

AspectWine PickerWine Sommelier
CertificationsNone required, but knowledge of wines helpfulCertified Sommelier or similar certification often required
Work EnvironmentRetail stores, wineries, wine eventsUpscale restaurants, hotels, wine tastings
Job FocusSelects and stocks wines for sale or eventsAdvises customers, curates wine lists, provides tasting guidance

The main difference between a Wine Picker and a Wine Sommelier lies in their roles and environments. Wine Pickers primarily select wines for retail or events, often without formal certifications, working in stores or wineries. In contrast, Wine Sommeliers typically work in restaurants or hospitality settings, offering expert advice and curating wine lists, often holding certifications. Both roles require wine knowledge, but Sommeliers usually have more specialized training and customer interaction responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Wine Picker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,221 per year, or $16.9 per hour.

Delivery and Warehouse Associate, UOVO Wine Napa

Uovo Wine

Napa, CA • On-site

$24 - $27/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

The Delivery & Warehouse Associate is responsible for receiving and accurately inventorying inbound deliveries, conducting pickups and making deliveries within prescribed deadlines, maintaining accurate inventories of client wines, assisting clients when they visit their storage locker, and representing the UOVO Wine brand. In addition, manage the cleanliness and organization of the warehouse, participate in daily warehouse projects, actively engage as a member of the Operations Team, and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Very good interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Very good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Very good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to keep client account information confidential
  • Ability and willingness to perform multiple pickup and deliveries per week

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
  • Experience with a pallet jack
  • Experience with a hand truck
  • Experience with shipping and logistics
  • Experience with computers, especially with Microsoft Office 365
  • Experience dealing with wine products

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct local pickup and deliveries as needed
  • Perform offsite activities in client cellars, outside locations and other storage facilities
  • Timely inventory inbounds accurately into the correct database on a daily basis
  • Put together shipping cases as needed
  • Move, organize, build and breakdown shipping pallets as needed
  • Consolidate inventories as needed
  • Inventory client's wines as requested or required
  • Conduct inventory audits to resolve discrepancies as needed
  • Conduct pick and pull requests and prepare wines/cases for pickup or shipping as needed
  • Keep the warehouse organized and cleaned on a daily basis
  • Ensure the security of the property before departure on a daily basis
  • Function and participate as a Team member in meetings and special projects
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

  • Working in a 55-degree F warehouse; exposure to extreme heat and cold when making deliveries throughout the year
  • Sitting, standing, walking, pulling, pushing and climbing stairs/ladders throughout the shift
  • Requires finger and wrist manipulation and/or grasping more than 50% of the time
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times

Travel Requirements: Local pickups and deliveries

Education, Experience and/or Certifications:

Required:

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
  • Be able to pass the Federal DOT physical and obtain a Federal DOT driver's license (if applicable)
  • 1-3 years of driving/delivery experience
  • 1 - 3 years of warehouse experience


Preferred:

  • Forklift certification

Compensation Details:

Salary commensurate with experience. This position includes generous paid time off; health, dental, vision, STD and LTD insurance; 401(K) with 4.5% match; $1000 education stipend; $250 charitable donation; wine education; entrepreneurial work atmosphere with opportunity for strong performers to advance quickly.

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