Harvest Labourer – Wine

Andrew Peller Limited; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free wine monthly gift card

Employee discount 25%

Job summary

Andrew Peller Limited is hiring Harvest Labourers for Canrim Packaging/Calona Wines/Sandhill Winery in downtown Kelowna. The role involves outdoor grape receiving and processing tasks, forklift duties, and assisting with pressing and cleaning operations during the harvest season.

Work is 12-hour day/night shifts during Sept–Nov, with safety procedures and HACCP/GMP adherence required. This unionized, temporary full-time posting offers competitive hourly pay and employee benefits including wine

Qualifications

• Experience in a cellar/harvest setting is preferred.
• Forklift experience is an asset.
• Must be mechanically inclined and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and work in outdoor, cool conditions.
• Willing to work 12-hour day/night shifts during harvest (Sept–Nov).

Responsibilities

• Truck receiving and forklift work loading/unloading grape bins from trucks; washing and stacking grape bins.
• Processing grapes including forklift work, dumping into hoppers, preparing ingredients, assisting with pressing/crushing equipment.
• Moving and setting up equipment such as pumps and hoses.
• Cleaning and sanitizing equipment including presses, destemmers/crushers, pumps, hoses, tanks and tubs.
• Emptying grape skins from tanks.
• Supporting safety initiatives and EH&S compliance.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Collaborating with Supervisors and co-workers to optimize production efficiency.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Mechanically inclined

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Flexible/reliable

Able to lift 50 lbs

12-hour shifts

Tools

Forklift

Pumps

Hoses

Destemmers/crushers

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM

#BeExtraordinary

AtAndrew 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

roots, owning it, fostering belonging and driving to succeed, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day.

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.

Canrim Packaging Ltd., a division of Andrew Peller Ltd., is seeking four (4) dedicated Harvest Labourers to join our Cellars team at our Calona Wines/Sandhill Winery facility in downtown Kelowna.

Established in 1994, Canrim Packaging has been providing bottling and packaging services for nearly three decades. The facility specializes in bottling and packaging a variety of Andrew Peller branded beverages, including wine, cider, and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic products.

In addition to our premium wines, we also specialize in the production of International Domestic Blend (IDB) wines, which combine high-quality international and Canadian wines. This process allows us to offer a diverse portfolio that meets consumer demand while maintaining the highest standards of winemaking excellence. Our IDB wine products include Cooper Moon, Honest Lot, and XOXO, in addition to our popular cider brand, No Boats on Sunday.

This is a temporary full-time position starting mid-August and ending mid to late November depending on harvest size.

As a Harvest Labourer, you will play a crucial role in the winemaking process working primarily outside in the grape receiving and processing area. Harvest Labourer duties include the following:

• Truck receiving and forklift work loading and unloading grape bins from trucks. Washing and stacking grape bins.
• Processing grapes including forklift work dumping grapes into hoppers, preparing ingredients, assisting with pressing and crushing equipment.
• Moving and setting-up equipment such as pumps and hoses.
• Cleaning and sanitizing equipment such as presses, destemmers/crushers, pumps, hoses, tanks and tubs.
• Emptying grape skins from tanks.
• Supporting safety initiatives and compliance with EH&S regulations.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Collaborating with Supervisors and co-workers to optimize production efficiency.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

This role is based out of the Canrim Packaging/Calona Wines/Sandhill Winery facility in downtown Kelowna and is a unionized position.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: $26.99 per hour (including dayshift premium), or $27.99 per hour (including nightshift premium).
• Free Wine! Enjoy a monthly gift card for our portfolio of wines, spirits, and restaurants, plus a 25% employee discount.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous Cellars experience and Forklift experience are an asset.
• Mechanically inclined and able to work under minimal supervision.
• Committed to safety, with the ability to follow HACCP requirements and GMP policies.
• Positive, team-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic.
• Reliable and flexible, willing to work all shifts as needed.
• Ability to work a 12-hour day and night shift rotation during the Harvest period (September-November)
• Capable of safely lifting 50 lbs, sometimes in cold and damp conditions.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada without restriction.

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 celebratinga 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.