Location
Kelowna, British Columbia
Hourly Wage
26.99 an hour
Job Type
Contract
Job Overview
Canrim Packaging Ltd., a division of Andrew Peller Ltd., is seeking four (4) dedicated Harvest Labourers to join our Cellars team at our Calona Wines/Sandhill Winery facility in downtown Kelowna.
Established in 1994, Canrim Packaging has been providing bottling and packaging services for nearly three decades. The facility specializes in bottling and packaging a variety of Andrew Peller branded beverages, including wine, cider, and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic products.
In addition to our premium wines, we also specialize in the production of International Domestic Blend (IDB) wines, which combine high-quality international and Canadian wines. This process allows us to offer a diverse portfolio that meets consumer demand while maintaining the highest standards of winemaking excellence. Our IDB wine products include Cooper Moon, Honest Lot, and XOXO, in addition to our popular cider brand, No Boats on Sunday.
This is a temporary full-time position starting mid-August and ending mid to late November depending on harvest size. Interview and secure employment now for start of Harvest.
As a Harvest Labourer, you will play a crucial role in the winemaking process working primarily outside in the grape receiving and processing area. Harvest Labourer duties include the following:
- Truck receiving and forklift work loading and unloading grape bins from trucks. Washing and stacking grape bins.
- Processing grapes including forklift work dumping grapes into hoppers, preparing ingredients, assisting with pressing and crushing equipment.
- Moving and setting-up equipment such as pumps and hoses.
- Cleaning and sanitizing equipment such as presses, destemmers/crushers, pumps, hoses, tanks and tubs.
- Emptying grape skins from tanks.
- Supporting safety initiatives and compliance with EH&S regulations.
- Maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Collaborating with Supervisors and co-workers to optimize production efficiency.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
This role is based out of the Canrim Packaging/Calona Wines/Sandhill Winery facility in downtown Kelowna and is a unionized position.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Pay: $26.99 per hour (including dayshift premium), or $27.99 per hour (including nightshift premium).
- Free Wine! Enjoy a monthly gift card for our portfolio of wines, spirits, and restaurants, plus a 25% employee discount.
Requirements
What We're Looking For:
- Previous Cellars experience and Forklift experience are an asset.
- Mechanically inclined and able to work under minimal supervision.
- Committed to safety, with the ability to follow HACCP requirements and GMP policies.
- Positive, team-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic.
- Reliable and flexible, willing to work all shifts as needed.
- Ability to work a 12-hour day and night shift rotation during the Harvest period (September-November)
- Capable of safely lifting 50 lbs, sometimes in cold and damp conditions.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada without restriction.
Compensation
- Competitive Pay: $26.99 per hour (including dayshift premium), or $27.99 per hour (including nightshift premium).
- Free Wine! Enjoy a monthly gift card for our portfolio of wines, spirits, and restaurants, plus a 25% employee discount.
How to Apply
If you're ready to be part of a passionate and hardworking team in the wine industry, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step in your career with Andrew Peller Ltd.
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