General Labourer – Bottling

Andrew Peller Limited; Truro; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth and development opportunities

Mentorship and leadership

Job summary

Andrew Peller Limited is seeking a General Labourer to support bottling, packaging, and cellar operations in our Canadian facility. You will load and unload bottles, label, hand-pack, palletize, and assist with inventory while maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

You will also operate pumps and equipment for wine processing, perform line setups, changeovers, and assist maintenance, ensuring safety and HACCP compliance throughout production.

Qualifications

• Forklift and Scissor Lift licenses (training provided on-site if not held)
• WHMIS training
• High School Diploma or GED; HACCP training an asset
• 1–2 years’ experience in manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred
• Strong communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of safe equipment operation
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to attendance and punctuality
• Must pass Andrew Peller Limited’s Physical Agility Test

Responsibilities

• Assist bottling and packaging tasks: loading/unloading bottles, labeling, hand-packing, palletizing, and rework
• Inspect packaging materials and maintain a clean bottling workspace
• Follow SOPs and GMPs to ensure quality and safety in packaging activities
• Perform routine inventory counts and assist in tracking packaging materials
• Assist wine processing operations: fermentation, filtration, blending, transfers
• Operate pumps, hoses, valves, and equipment to move and treat wine and juice
• Perform material additions and record tank readings
• Clean and sanitize tanks, equipment, and cellar areas; support bulk wine receiving
• Ensure accurate records and follow safety, HACCP, and sanitation procedures
• Serve as backup for lead hands, coordinate line activities, and support production goals
• Participate in training and cross-training programs for bottling and packaging equipment
• Perform line setups, changeovers, and start-ups; operate and sanitize fillers, rinsers, and carbonation unit
• Monitor line quality and adjust equipment settings (including PLCs) for optimal performance
• Assist with maintenance tasks and mentor/troubleshoot with team members as needed

Skills

Forklift license

Scissor lift license

WHMIS training

HACCP training

Mechanical aptitude

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Attendance and punctuality

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Who We Are

We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking.

We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience.

As a General Labourer you will be a Winery Equipment Operator supporting bottling operations, assisting with day-to-day production, packaging, and order assembly tasks. This role ensures all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with food safety and quality standards. As a cross-functional team member, the operator contributes to multiple departments while maintaining a clean, organized, and detail-focused work environment. This position offers growth opportunities for individuals interested in developing technical skills and leadership capabilities, including training toward advanced equipment operation and acting as a backup to lead hands in production coordination and line oversight.

At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), our mission is to be Canada’s #1 branded wine and

craft beverage company by delivering the perfect brand experience for every

lifestyle and occasion. Through our commitment to excellence, honouring our

we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day.

What we offer

• Great team and work environment PLUS Competitive Compensation, great perks, amazing total pay package, development and growth through mentorship and strong leadership, so much more!

The teammate will be responsible for -

• Support all bottling and packaging tasks, including loading/unloading bottles, labeling, hand-packing, palletizing, and rework.
• Inspect packaging materials and maintain a clean, organized bottling workspace.
• Follow SOPs and GMPs to ensure quality and safety in all packaging activities.
• Perform routine inventory counts and assist in tracking packaging materials.

Cellar Operations

• Assist with wine processing operations such as fermentation, filtration, blending, and transfers.
• Operate pumps, hoses, valves, and other equipment to move and treat wine and juice.
• Perform material additions and record tank readings.
• Clean and sanitize tanks, equipment, and cellar areas; support bulk wine receiving.
• Ensure accurate records and follow safety, HACCP, and sanitation procedures.

Technical & Lead Support

• Serve as backup for lead hands, helping coordinate line activities and ensuring production goals are met.
• Participate in training and cross-training programs for bottling and packaging equipment.
• Perform line setups, changeovers, and start-ups; operate and sanitize fillers, rinsers, and carbonation unit.
• Monitor line quality and adjust equipment settings (including PLCs) for optimal performance.
• Assist with maintenance tasks and mentor/troubleshoot with team members as needed.

The teammate will require -

• Forklift and Scissor Lift License (training and certification can be provided on-site if not currently held)
• WHMIS Training
• High School Diploma or GED; HACCP training an asset
• 1–2 years’ experience in manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred
• Strong communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of safe equipment operation
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to attendance and punctuality
• Must pass Andrew Peller Limited’s Physical Agility Test

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to: Operations Manager
• Indirect Reports: Winemaker, Bottle Shop Lead Hand, Celler Lead Hand
• Direct Reports: None

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Physical Demands: Frequent lifting (up to 22 kg), standing, walking, bending, stair and ladder climbing.
• Working Conditions: Indoor work with exposure to temperature variations.
• Schedule: Day shifts with occasional overtime to support bottling requirements.
• Safety: Adherence to PPE policies (e.g., safety shoes, hair nets, eye and hearing protection).
• Environment: Operation near moving machinery and typical manufacturing noise levels (PPE provided).
• Mental Demands: High attention to detail, adaptability to changing tasks and inter-departmental communication skills

We are conducting an internal and external search simultaneously. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation

Andrew Peller Limited is committed to meeting the needs of persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation in the workplace and will make an effort to meet those needs in a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in the areas of information, communications, and employment. If you require an accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please email [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employment

At Andrew Peller Limited, we are committed to creating and celebrating a culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.

This role is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.