Full-Time Cellar Hand

Tawse Winery is a family-owned, certified organic winery nestled on the Niagara Escarpment. With over 100 acres of estate vineyards and a commitment to excellence, our portfolio features world-class Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Cabernet Franc—as well as a substantial traditional method sparkling wine program. We also craft wines for our sister winery, Redstone, and together produce around 30,000 cases annually.

We’re looking for a passionate and reliable Cellar Hand to join our production team full-time. The ideal candidate is experienced, motivated, and ready to take on a dynamic role in a fast-paced winery environment. If you're excited about great wine, care about craftsmanship, and thrive in a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.

Schedule

• January to August: Mon–Thurs 8am–5pm, Friday 8am–12pm
• Harvest (typically Sept–Dec): Extended hours and up to 6 days/week

Compensation & Benefits

• $20–$23 per hour, based on experience
• Health and dental coverage through our group benefits plan
• Overtime pay after 44 hours
• Work with an award-winning team committed to sustainability and innovation

Key Responsibilities
You’ll be involved in all aspects of cellar operations, including but not limited to:

• Winery sanitation, maintenance, and equipment care
• Packaging: bottling, canning, disgorging, kegging, pasteurizing, and bag-in-box
• Barrel work: filling, emptying, sanitation
• Additions and wine/cider/spirit transfers
• Filtration, racking, and pump operations
• Forklift and light truck operation (training available)
• Sample collection, accurate documentation, and housekeeping
• Inventory support and inter-warehouse logistics 

Additional Harvest Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, and process fruit
• Operate destemmers, presses, and related equipment
• Perform pumpovers, punchdowns, and digging out fermenters
• Cleaning, maintaining, and sanitizing harvest equipment
• Flexibility to work longer days and additional days as needed (overtime paid after 44 hours/week)

What We Value in This Role

• A positive approach to team dynamics and workplace culture
• Willingness to collaborate and support colleagues
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to adapt on the fly
• Commitment to safety, communication, and shared responsibility

Qualifications

• Previous cellar experience preferred
• Degree or diploma in Oenology and Viticulture is an asset
• Strong communication and ability to follow procedures
• Physically capable of lifting 20kg and working on your feet
• Forklift experience and G-class licence are assets
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

To Apply
Please email your resume, a brief note of interest, and the names and contact information for two references to j.otting@tawsewinery.ca. Reference letters are not required.
The deadline to apply is April 25, 2025. All interviews will be completed by May 2, 2025.