Vintage Cellar Hand, Jackson-Triggs Okanagan - Multiple Positions Available

Arterra Wines Canada; Oliver; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic winery team as a Vintage Cellar Hand, where you'll engage in the exciting process of crafting award-winning wines. This role involves hands-on grape processing, fermentation management, and cellar work, ensuring quality and safety throughout the winemaking process. You'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to excellence, working in a vibrant environment that celebrates the art of winemaking. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and contribute to a celebrated tradition, this opportunity is perfect for you. Experience the thrill of the harvest season and make your mark in the world of wine!

Benefits

Limited staff accommodation during Harvest

Opportunity to work in a renowned winery

Qualifications

• High school diploma minimum is required.
• Strong commitment to quality and attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process grapes and manage fermentation during the harvest season.
• Perform cellar work including barrel work and sanitation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Problem-solving abilities

Logistic skills

Ability to work shifts/weekends

Mathematic calculations

Safe cellar practices

Ability to lift 55 lbs

Ability to work at heights

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Cellar forklift

Job description

Job Description:

Arterra Wines Canada and our Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Winery is a full-service operation from harvest through to final distribution; operating year-round and producing some of the industry’s most awarded wines. As a Vintage Cellar Hand, you will work closely with our Winemaking team during the harvest season in the creation of our award-winning BC VQA wines.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Grape processing: Grape and juice reception, destemming, crushing, and pressing.
2. Fermentation management: Inoculations, nutrient additions, sampling, pump overs, punch downs, sugar monitoring, and digging out of fermenters.
3. Cellar work: Barrel work, racking, product transfers, product blending, and product additions.
4. Cellar sanitation: Tank & barrel cleaning, and general cleaning of facility and winery equipment.
5. Follow all safety procedures as directed by standard operating procedures.
6. Work order completion and compliance.
7. Safe operation of cellar forklift and other winery equipment (training provided).
8. Inventory control.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess:

1. High school diploma minimum
2. Strong commitment to quality with attention to detail
3. Strong team player
4. Good problem-solving abilities along with basic logistic skills required
5. Ability to work shifts/weekends
6. Knowledge of safe cellar practices, including safe handling of chemicals
7. Ability to be trained in confined space entry and forklift operation
8. Knowledge of winery cellar operating procedures
9. Ability to understand and perform mathematic calculations
10. Ability to lift 55 lbs.
11. Ability to work at heights

Additional Information

1. Limited staff accommodation is possible for duration of Harvest
2. Your own transportation is required
3. You will need a valid work permit for Canada (Canadian Working Holiday Visa) - No labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) will be undertaken
4. Target dates for employment would be August 18th to October 31st

We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.