Cellar Hand
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Oliver,
British Columbia
Hester Creek Estate Winery, located on the Golden Mile Bench in Oliver, BC is looking for an experienced cellar hand to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.
Job Responsibilities Include:
· General cellar duties from harvest to bottling, including transfers, racking, additions, barrel work, filtering, inoculations.
· Winery sanitation of tanks, equipment, and cellar/crush pad.
· Harvest and crush pad operations that include grape sampling, fruit sorting and processing.
· Forklift operations of barrels and grape bins.
· Assisting with bottling operations.
· Participate in lab tastings and trials.
· Maintain and organize inventory of cellar goods.
Ideal Candidate would have:
· Diploma or degree in wine related field.
· Previous cellar and harvest experience.
· Forklift experience.
· Attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
· Ability to work long hours in a fast-paced, team environment.
· Ability to communicate effectively.
Ideal Candidate Requirements:
· Must be able to lift 50lbs.
· Valid driver’s licence and clean driving record.
· Must be eligible to work in Canada.
This is a full time, permanent, hourly position which includes benefits after a 3-month probationary period. Wage dependant on experience.
Please submit a detailed resume outlining your qualifications to Mark Hopley. Only potential candidates will be contacted.