Vintage Cellar Hand - Trius Harvest
About The Position
Andrew Peller Limited (APL) is seeking dedicated Vintage Cellar Hands to join their dynamic harvest team at Trius Winery for the 2026 Harvest season. This is a seasonal role, requiring full availability for 6 days a week, working 8 hours/day (12 at peak harvest) on day or night shifts. The Harvest season runs from late August to mid-November. The role requires availability for a Day or Night shift for the duration of the harvest. As part of the team, you will assist in various tasks across the Crush Pad, Cellars, and Barrel Cellar, processing approximately 2500 tonnes of grapes across two production facilities. This is a hands-on experience in premium wine production.
Requirements
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload efficiently.
- Basic understanding of premium wine production and wine analysis.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Previous vineyard or harvest experience is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Operate equipment on the Crush Pad and in the Cellars to press grapes and clarify juice.
- Make material additions to juice/wine blends.
- Racking, transferring, and blending wine/juice.
- Perform Punch Downs, Pump Overs, Barrel Work, and Fermentation Monitoring.
- Clean and sanitize process equipment to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
Benefits
- Hourly rate – $19.50 - 22.55 depending on experience
- Employee gift card each month to use at our restaurants and retail stores.
- Training on cellar equipment and technical aspects of harvest work.
- Learn about premium, small-batch wine production from experienced winemakers.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to development seminars and a Learning Library with over 30,000 available courses.
- Work in a fun, engaging, and supportive environment!
- Staff housing and transportation are available and offered as a taxable benefit for international employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
