Vintage Cellar Hand, Jackson-Triggs Okanagan - Multiple Positions Available

Arterra Wines Canada•Oliver, BC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Arterra Wines Canada and our Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Winery is a full-service operation from harvest through to final distribution; operating year-round and producing some of the industry’s most awarded wines. As a Vintage Cellar Hand, you will work closely with our Winemaking team during the harvest season in the creation of our award-winning BC VQA wines.

Requirements

High school diploma minimum
Strong commitment to quality with attention to detail
Strong team player
Good problem-solving abilities along with basic logistic skills required
Ability to work shifts/weekends
Knowledge of safe cellar practices, including safe handling of chemicals
Ability to be trained in confined space entry and forklift operation
Knowledge of winery cellar operating procedures
Ability to understand and perform mathematic calculations
Ability to lift 55 lbs.
Ability to work at heights
Valid work permit for Canada (Canadian Working Holiday Visa)

Nice To Haves

Limited staff accommodation is possible for duration of Harvest
Your own transportation is required

Responsibilities

Grape processing: Grape and juice reception, 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, product blending, and product additions.
Cellar sanitation: Tank & barrel cleaning, and general cleaning of facility and winery equipment.
Follow all safety procedures as directed by standard operating procedures.
Work order completion and compliance.
Safe operation of cellar forklift and other winery equipment (training provided).
Inventory control.