Harvest Cellar Hand
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Contract
Penticton,
British Columbia
LA FRENZ Winery is a boutique winery in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. We produce 10,000 cases of handcrafted premium wine from our estate vineyards annually.
We are currently looking for a highly motivated and hardworking Cellar Hand for the 2017 harvest. This opportunity to be an integral part of our small winemaking team producing premium terroir driven wines will be for a period of 6-8 weeks commencing late September 2017.
Candidates should possess the following skills and experience:
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Post-secondary education with an emphasis on winemaking from an accredited and recognized academic institution
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Previous experience of 2+ vintages is required
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Familiarity with a wide range of winemaking equipment including, crusher/de-stemmers, presses, pumps and filters
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Experience with all aspects of the winemaking process, including fruit receival and processing, cap management, racking’s, inoculations, lab work, barrel work and winery sanitation.
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Extensive forklift experience
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Willingness to work long hours and weekends
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Must qualify for International Experience Canada Visa. Application and acceptance will be solely your responsibility
We are seeking a candidate who has a positive attitude, is reliable, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work both unsupervised and as part of a team. This position offers CAD$ 18/hour with onsite accommodation provided.