Vintage Cellar Hand

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 at our wine production facility in Grimsby, processing approximately 17000 tonnes of grapes. This seasonal role offers valuable experience in the wine production industry, and no previous experience is required; we provide robust training to set you up for success.
These roles are based out of our Grimsby, Ontario Winery.
**Position Overview**:
As a Vintage Cellar Hand, you will be part of our dynamic harvest team in Grimsby, ON. This is a seasonal role that requires full availability for 7 days a week, working 12 hours per day (rotating continental Day and Night shifts). The harvest season runs from late August to mid-November, with actual dates to be confirmed closer to the start of the season. During this time, you will assist in various tasks across the Crush Pad and Cellars.
**The Role**:

- Operate equipment to crush, ferment, and clarify grapes, juice, and wine under the guidance of the Cellar Lead Hand.
- Crush Pad: Dump grape bins, operate pumps, fermenters, and crusher/destemmer.
- Cellars: Operate centrifuges, pumps, transfer lines, flotation units, and yeast rehydrator.
- Take temperatures and samples for laboratory analysis.
- Inoculate fermentations and add oak bags to tanks.
- Add materials to juice or wine as directed by the Cellar team.
- Perform cleaning and sanitization of processing equipment.
- Promote and follow a Health & Safety culture, working in compliance with EH&S regulations.
- Consistently follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure wine quality.

**The Opportunity**:

- $21-$22 per hour (experience dependent)
- Employee gift card each month for use at our restaurants and retail stores.
- Work alongside experienced winemakers and learn from the best.
- Training on cellar equipment and technical aspects of harvest work.
- Comprehensive Health and Safety training and certification.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program.
- Enjoy access to Development Seminars and a Learning Library with over 30,000 courses.
- A fun, engaging, and supportive work environment

**Requirements**:

- Relevant experience in a wine production or manufacturing environment is considered an asset.
- Mechanical aptitude and confidence in using machinery.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks efficiently.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work safely with co-workers.
- Ability to regularly lift 22 kg (48 lbs) and perform physical tasks such as standing, climbing, bending, and walking.
- Attention to detail is critical.
- Ability to work 12 hour shifts, rotating between day and night shifts for the duration of harvest.

**How to Apply**:
Andrew Peller Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.