Cellar Associates
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Niagara-on-the-Lake,
Ontario
Strewn is a premium winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake, celebrating 25 years of quality winemaking this year. We are both a top 10 producer of VQA wines to the LCBO and grocery channel as well as a producer of award-winning, small batch winery-exclusive wines.
Our focus is age-worthy red wines made from Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, reserve Terroir Chardonnays, fresh aromatic whites and iconic Icewines. These wines regularly win medals at international competitions.
We are currently seeking two Cellar Associates to join the wine making team and assist in all aspects of cellar operations including barrel work, wine transfers, crushing and pressing, bottling line operations and inventory management.
This is a full-time year-round position that would commence immediately. The individuals will work closely with and report directly to Winemaker Marc Bradshaw and his Assistant Winemaker.
The right candidates will:
- have experience in and a commitment to quality winemaking
- combine a can-do attitude with attention to detail, record keeping and safety
- be able to work collaboratively as a team member and work independently as required
- solve problems that arise and seek solutions
- have an understanding of and interest in mechanical systems
Candidates should have at least three years experience in a similar work environment and completed course work or graduated from a recognized winemaking program. Must be able to lift 22 kg/45 lb and execute other physical activity. Reliable transportation to the winery is required.
The position is permanent, full time with early morning starts on bottling days and occasional longer hours or weekend work, especially during vintage. Competitive wage and benefits package.
Send resume to Strewn President/Founding Winemaker Joe Will ([email protected])