Harvest Cellar Hand – Wine
About The Position
Canrim Packaging Ltd., a division of Andrew Peller Ltd., is seeking four (4) dedicated Harvest Cellar Hands to join our Cellars team at our Calona Wines/Sandhill Winery facility in downtown Kelowna. Established in 1994, Canrim Packaging has been providing bottling and packaging services for nearly three decades. The facility specializes in bottling and packaging a variety of Andrew Peller branded beverages, including wine, cider, and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic products. In addition to our premium wines, we also specialize in the production of International Domestic Blend (IDB) wines, which combine high-quality international and Canadian wines. This process allows us to offer a diverse portfolio that meets consumer demand while maintaining the highest standards of winemaking excellence. Our IDB wine products include Cooper Moon, Honest Lot, and XOXO, in addition to our popular cider brand, No Boats on Sunday. This is a temporary full-time position starting mid-August and ending mid to late November depending on harvest size. Interview and secure employment now.
Requirements
- Mechanically inclined and able to work under minimal supervision.
- Committed to safety, with the ability to follow HACCP requirements and GMP policies.
- Positive, team-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic.
- Reliable and flexible, willing to work all shifts as needed.
- Ability to work weekday 8.5 hour shifts on a day and afternoon shift rotation during the Harvest period (September-November).
- Capable of safely lifting 50 lbs, sometimes in cold and damp conditions.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada without restriction.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Cellars experience
- Forklift experience
Responsibilities
- All facets of white and red grape processing.
- Floatation, racking, yeasting & fermentation.
- Tank management, pump overs and seed removals.
- Barrel work and transfers.
- Moving and setting-up equipment such as pumps and hoses.
- Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and cellar premises.
- Supporting safety initiatives and compliance with EH&S regulations.
- Maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Collaborating with Supervisors and co-workers to optimize production efficiency.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay: $27.01 per hour.
- Free Wine! Enjoy a monthly gift card for our portfolio of wines, spirits, and restaurants, plus a 25% employee discount.
- Competitive hourly rate with annual increases, starting at $17.60/hour
- Monthly wine allotment
- Best-in-class wine education and development
- Employee discount on products
- Employee Assistance Program & Employee Wellness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
