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 :
- Grape processing : Grape and juice reception, destemming, crushing, and pressing.
- Fermentation management : Inoculations, nutrient additions, sampling, pump overs, punch downs, sugar monitoring, and digging out of fermenters.
- Cellar work : Barrel work, racking, product transfers, product blending, and product additions.
- Cellar sanitation : Tank & barrel cleaning, and general cleaning of facility and winery equipment.
- Follow all safety procedures as directed by standard operating procedures.
- Work order completion and compliance.
- Safe operation of cellar forklift and other winery equipment (training provided).
- Inventory control.
Job Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess :
High school diploma minimumStrong commitment to quality with attention to detailStrong team playerGood problem-solving abilities along with basic logistic skills requiredAbility to work shifts / weekendsKnowledge of safe cellar practices, including safe handling of chemicalsAbility to be trained in confined space entry and forklift operationKnowledge of winery cellar operating proceduresAbility to understand and perform mathematic calculationsAbility to lift 55 lbs.Ability to work at heightsAdditional Information
Limited staff accommodation is possible for duration of HarvestYour own transportation is requiredYou will need a valid work permit for Canada (Canadian Working Holiday Visa) \ No labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) will be undertakenTarget dates for employment would be August 18th to October 31stCompensation : $22-25 / hour