Vintage Cellar Hand

3 days ago

NiagaraontheLake, Canada Andrew Peller Limited Full time

We are currently seeking Vintage Cellar Hands to help us through the exciting and fast-paced 2025 harvest season. As part of our 2025 harvest team, you'll have the opportunity to work across our two production facilities, processing approximately 2500 tonnes of grapes. We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team for an exciting and hands-on experience in premium wine production.
These roles are based out of Trius Estate Winery and Thirty Bench Winemakers, located in Niagara, Ontario.
**Position Overview**:
As a Vintage Cellar Hand, you will be part of our dynamic harvest team at Trius Winery. This is a seasonal role that requires full availability for up to 6 days a week, working up to 12 hours per day (Day or Night shifts). The harvest season runs from late August to mid-November, with actual dates to be confirmed. The role requires availability for a Day/Night shift rotation for the duration of the harvest During this time, you will assist in various tasks across the Crush Pad, Cellars, and Barrel Cellar.
**The Role**:

- Operate equipment on the Crush Pad and in the Cellars to receive, sort, and press grapes.
- Make material additions to juice/wine blends.
- Floatation, racking, inoculations, transferring, and blending wine/juice.
- Perform Punch Downs, Pump Overs, Barrel Work, Fermentation Monitoring and dig outs.
- Assist in Barrel work such as filling, fermenting, racking, sampling, and topping.
- Clean and sanitize process equipment to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
- Consistently following standard operating procedures to ensure wine quality.

**The Opportunity**:

- $18.30-$22.50 per hour, dependent on experience.
- Staff housing and transportation are available.
- Learn about premium, small-batch wine production from experienced winemakers.
- Employee gift card each month to use at our restaurants and retail stores.
- Training on cellar equipment and technical aspects of harvest work.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to development seminars and a Learning Library with over 30,000 available courses.
- Be a part of a close-knit, supportive team that values effort, enthusiasm, and a shared passion for making great wine.
- Work in a fun, engaging, and supportive environment

**Requirements**:

- Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload efficiently.
- Strong commitment to quality, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain an organized workplace.
- Good problem-solving abilities, dependable, and hands-on.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work safely with co-workers.
- Ability to lift in excess of 22 kg (48lbs) regularly.
- Attention to detail is critical.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts, rotating between day and night shifts for the duration of harvest.
- Staff housing and transportation are available and offered as a taxable benefit for international/out of town employees.

**How to Apply**:
Andrew Peller Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

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