2019 Harvest Cellar Hand
(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 a “corky” experienced Cellarhand to join our 2019 Crush Crew! Harvest is the most exciting time of the year for production staff with fast passed work and lots of opportunities to learn a wide variety of skills from knowledgeable and passionate team members. Join the organic revolution!
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
- Must be legally permitted to work in Canada- No LIMA will be undertaken
Can be an asset:
- Forklift experience
- Confined space training
- OSHA approved First Aid any level
- Lab experience
- Formal wine education
- Organic winemaking experience
- Able to work nights
Please send resumes and cover letters to [email protected] , subject line: Crush 2019
Only eligible candidates will be contacted.