Harvest Worker (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Andrew Peller Limited (http://www.andrewpeller.com/)

  Grimsby, Ontario

Andrew Peller Limited is one of Canada’s largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality wine production. Our largest production facility in Ontario (Grimsby) crushes 12, 000 tonnes of fruit and is looking to hire diverse, top quality, harvest staff. We produce some of Canada’s more recognized brands and offer an excellent, challenging and rewarding harvest experience.  We run a small and efficient team, and there will be opportunities to learn to use modern winemaking equipment and processes first hand, and take on roles that will develop your winery skills and techniques. 2015 is expected to be a great harvest year with a number of grape varieties, including Merlot, Cabernet, Chardonnay and Vidal.

Harvest is approximately 2 to 3 months in duration, beginning at the end of August and ending early to mid-November.

Job responsibilities include:

·         Operating equipment in the press house and cellars to press grapes and clarify juice

·         Making material additions to wine blends and transfers during fermentation

·         Cleaning and Sanitizing process equipment

·         Monitoring and making adjustments to process, i.e. flow rates and temperatures to fermenters

·         Unloading bulk wine in a timely and efficient manor

Qualifications and skills:

·         Ability to multi-task and prioritize work load on a daily basis

·         Communicate effectively and work safely with co-workers

·         Ability to lift in excess of 22 kg on a regular basis

·         Substantial attention to detail required

·         Must have valid working visa

·         Cellar experience an asset

Please note: Accommodation and transportation are not provided, however, we will assist in coordinating with other international applicants. We are not able to assist in Visa procurement; we advise that interested international applicants start the Visa application process as soon as possible. Should you have any questions, please free to contact Human Resources at: [email protected].

Please submit a detailed resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications to: [email protected]

We are conducting an internal and external search simultaneously. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  In accordance with the company’s “Employment of Relatives Policy” immediate family of employees who currently work for Andrew Peller Limited or any of its subsidiaries are not eligible for (re) hire. In addition, per our “Internal Job Posting Policy”, internal candidates must have been in their current position for one (1) year and their performance must be in good standing.

Andrew Peller Limited is committed to meeting the needs of persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence.  We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation in the workplace and will make an effort to meet those needs a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in the areas of information, communications, and employment.  

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