2016 Harvest Cellarhand
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Kelowna,
British Columbia
Summerhill Pyramid Winery is a 35,000+ case Organic winery producing sparkling, white, red, Late Harvest and Icewine located in Kelowna, BC.
We are looking for an experienced Cellarhand to join our 2016 Crush Crew. This will be a great opportunity to work with fruit from throughout the valley, while producing premium wine organically.
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Receive fruit, operate crusher/destemmer, must pump, press
- Clean and sanitize presses, tanks, hoses, pumps and other equipment
- Rackings, transfers, blending
- Inoculation of must
- Additions to fermenting wine
- Pump overs/punch downs of fermenting reds
- Barrel work including filling, topping and cleaning
- Bottling and disgorging occasionally
- A variety of other tasks
Requirements:
- Positive attitude and ability to work in a team
- Ability to meet physical demands of position including lifting up to 50lbs, standing for long periods of time, working outside in varying weather conditions, and comfortable with heights
- Punctual and ability to get oneself to work
- Must be able to work long and flexible hours
Can be an asset:
- Forklift experience
- Lab experience
- Formal wine education
- Organic winemaking experience
Please send resumes to [email protected] , subject line: Crush 2016