Quality Assurance - QA​/QC Intern, Production QC​/QA

Overview

Bronco Wine Company founded in 1973 is a family‑owned, vertically integrated winery that focuses on crafting quality wines from the vineyard to the table. Our family’s resilience and growth are fostered through stewardship of family, valued employees, respected partners, and future generations.

Work takes place in both indoor and outdoor environments featuring a limited noise level. The climate may vary and is typical of vineyard and winery settings.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager of Winemaking. It is a seasonal, onsite role (Shift
1) with a pay range of $18.00–$25.00 per hour. The internship is non‑exempt and requires flexible scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays during the harvest season.

The Winemaking Intern supports the winemaking team through hands‑on participation in all stages of wine production, including harvest activities, wine processing, and quality control. The internship provides practical, educational experience for students or recent graduates pursuing a career in enology or viticulture.

• Participate in wine tasting at all stages of the winemaking process.
• Conduct winemaking trials, including sample acquisition, processing, tasting, and record keeping.
• Monitor fermentation health and assist with data collection during the harvest.
• Lead laboratory organization and cleanliness during peak production periods.
• Assist winemakers with writing work orders for all production‑related tasks from harvest to bottling.
• Collaborate with winemakers on blends to meet bottling requirements on time by supporting blend trials and bottling preparation tasks.
• Complete special projects or research assignments as assigned.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the winemaking process and procedures.
• Participate in training sessions and shadow experienced winemakers.
• Comply with winery SOPs, OSHA guidelines, and safety protocols.

• Currently enrolled in university or have a degree in enology, chemistry, or related science fields.
• Must possess strong communication, problem‑solving, and presentation skills.
• Ability to conduct and manage experiments related to wine quality.

• Enrollment in a university program or completion of a degree in enology, chemistry, or another science field.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and presentation skills.
• Ability to conduct and manage experiments related to wine quality.

• Prior winery, cellar, lab, or harvest experience.
• Familiarity with basic winery equipment and lab procedures.
• Familiarity with sensory evaluation techniques.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work at heights up to 50 feet repeatedly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work in wet, hot, cold, or dusty conditions.
• Comfortable working around heavy machinery, chemicals, and confined spaces.
• Ability to ascend and descend ramps, steps, ladders, and stairs using three‑point contact.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays during the harvest season.

• Limited noise level.
• Indoor and outdoor climate.

• Available the entirety of the internship (July – December 2026).
• Shift 1: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Overtime and additional workdays may be required during the harvest season based on business needs.

• Side shield safety glasses, safety vest, head/ear protection, and proper footwear when in the production facility.

Bronco Wine Company is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and takes pride in being an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic safeguarded by law. We are committed to cultivating an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

We will provide reasonable accommodation to assist individuals with disabilities in performing essential job functions. If you wish to apply and require assistance during the application process, or if you believe you do not meet the necessary qualifications because of a protected disability and would like to discuss accommodations, please contact our Human Resources at for further assistance or guidance.

Bronco Wine Company does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.