Cider Production Assistant

Cider Production Assistant Wards Cider | The View Winery — Kelowna, BC Full-Time | Permanent | $21–$25/hour based on experience

About Us
Wards Cider and The View Winery are family-owned businesses rooted in the agricultural history of Kelowna’s east slopes. Our story began with a family apple orchard, evolving over generations into a winery and cidery that combine tradition, craftsmanship, and innovation. Wards Cider produces a diverse and growing range of craft ciders, made with our own estate-grown apples. We’re passionate about creating high-quality products, developing new ideas, and continually improving how we work. Alongside our cider production, our sister company, The View Winery, produces an award-winning portfolio of wines, sparkling wines, and innovative canned beverages. We’re a hands-on team that takes pride in what we make. We value people who are reliable, adaptable, willing to learn, and interested in being part of a growing wine and cider business. The Opportunity We are looking for a motivated, dependable, and hardworking Cider Production Assistant to join our production team. This is a hands-on role working primarily with Wards Cider, with opportunities to assist with wine production at The View Winery throughout the year. You will be involved in the full cider production process, from receiving and pressing apples through fermentation, filtration, blending, and packaging. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys physical work, has an interest in cider production, and wants to develop practical skills in a craft beverage facility. Previous experience in a winery, brewery, cidery, or food and beverage production facility is an asset, but we are willing to train the right person. For someone who is mechanically inclined and eager to learn, there is potential to grow into equipment operation, packaging line operation, and additional production responsibilities. What You'll Be Doing Cider Production & Cellar Operations
- Receive, unload, and process incoming apples, including weighing bins and preparing fruit for pressing.
- Operate apple presses and assist with apple processing throughout harvest.
- Clean and sanitize tanks, hoses, pumps, fittings, and production equipment.
- Assist with fermentation monitoring, inoculations, product additions, and transfers between tanks.
- Assist with filtration, blending, finishing, and preparation of cider for packaging.
- Collect samples and assist with basic laboratory analysis and quality checks.
- Maintain accurate work practices and follow established production procedures.
- Assist with wine production at The View Winery as required. Packaging & Warehouse Operations
- Assist with bottling, canning, and other cider packaging operations.
- Learn to operate and maintain packaging equipment and production lines.
- Prepare, wrap, and organize pallets for storage and shipment.
- Load and unload delivery trucks and assist with shipping and receiving.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout production, packaging, and warehouse areas. Teamwork, Safety & Continuous Improvement
- Work collaboratively with the production team while also completing tasks independently.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and workplace safety.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, organization, and production processes.
- Learn new equipment, techniques, and technologies as the business evolves.
- Contribute to a positive, respectful, and productive work environment. Seasonal Requirements Cider production is particularly busy during apple harvest, typically September through November. During this period, flexibility is essential, including the ability to work overtime and occasional evening and weekend shifts. The role also involves working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. What We're Looking For
- A strong work ethic, reliability, and punctuality.
- An interest in cider making, brewing, fermentation, or beverage production.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
- The ability to follow instructions, maintain focus, and see tasks through to completion.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good attention to detail and the ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and efficiently.
- A calm, adaptable approach when priorities change or production gets busy.
- Mechanical aptitude or an interest in learning to operate production and packaging equipment.
- The ability to work at heights and in confined or cramped spaces when required.
- Physical fitness and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- A willingness to work flexible hours during harvest.
- Forklift experience and certification are considered strong assets. Previous experience in a cidery, winery, brewery, food production, or manufacturing environment is an asset, but not required. Training will be provided to the right candidate.

What We Offer

- Full-time, permanent employment.
- Competitive hourly compensation of $21–$25/hour, depending on experience.
- Extended health and dental benefits, including vision care, following a three-month probationary period.
- Paid vacation and time off.
- Staff discounts on wine and cider.
- Paid, hands-on training and opportunities to develop cider-making and beverage production skills.
- Opportunities to learn packaging line operation, equipment handling, and additional production responsibilities.
- Opportunities for career growth within Wards Cider and The View Winery.
- A supportive, close-knit team and the opportunity to contribute to an evolving craft beverage business.
- On-site parking and company events.

How to Apply
If you are hardworking, dependable, interested in learning, and excited about being part of a growing craft cider business, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume to: Kristy French kristy@theviewwinery.com Position: Full-time, permanent

Location:
Kelowna, British Columbia Work setting: In person Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. The successful candidate must be able to reliably commute to Kelowna or relocate before starting work. Wards Cider and The View Winery thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type
s: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $21.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kelowna, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s):
- Do you have a visa to work in Canada? Language:
- English (required) Work

Location:
In person