Cellar Hand
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Church & State Wines
Oliver,
British Columbia
We are now accepting applications for the position of Cellar Hand. Church and State Wines is a winery in the south of Okanagan Valley. We grow 85 acres of 15 different kinds of grapes white and red. We are focused on premium and ultra premium wines.
Job description:
Cellar works under the authority of the winemaker, and de cellar manager, the responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Harvest works: crush pad, sorting table…
· Winemaking works: racking, pump over, blends, tank addition and barrels works…
· Cleaning, sanitation…
· Feedback the winemaker about the evolution of works.
· Bottling,
· Preparation of wines shipments
· Follow safe operating procedures.
· Full time : 40 hours/week
Job requirements:
· Ability to adapt schedule
· Strong attention to details
· Basic math skills, and ability to read meters and kilos
· Good communication skills
· Ability to work well in a team environment and/or on an individual/self-directed level as appropriate
· Ability to lift 50ldb
· Must be able to work in high places on ladders, tanks, and catwalks
· Must be able to work indoors, outdoors, and in extreme hot and/or cold climates
· Must be able to work long hours, especially during harvest, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays
· Degree or coursework in enology, viticulture or related degree program helpful, but not required