Harvest Cellarhand
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Contract
Penticton,
British Columbia
Built within a historic and revitalized movie theatre in downtown Penticton, TIME Family of Wines is the parent company to Chronos, Evolve Cellars and the McWatters Collection. Wine lovers in the Okanagan are invited to visit our new elegant Chronos tasting lounge and our restaurant Orolo and discover beautifully crafted wines for any occasion, as well as the locally curated dishes of the Okanagan. Learn more by visiting our website: https://www.timewines.ca/
Job Description & Position Requirements include:
- Previous winery work an asset but not necessary, training will be provided.
- Grape Processing: Grape receival, sorting, 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 and additions
- Cellar Sanitation: Tank & barrel cleaning, and general cleaning of facility and winery equipment
- Safe operation of cellar forklift and other winery equipment (training provided)
- Follow all safety procedures as directed by standard operating procedures
- Other duties as required
- Possess a passion for wine and the winemaking process
- Must be a team player and possess "can do" leadership attitude
- Must be highly motivated, self starter and willing to take direction
- Proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Must be able to long hours during harvest. Work some weekends, some evenings and some holidays
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 25kg.
You will work closely with the Lead Cellarhand and Winemaker in all aspects of winemaking.
Harvest sweater provided. Competitive compensation based on experience. Lunch provided during harvest.
