Production Assistant
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Prince Edward County,
Ontario
Production Assistant
Redtail Vineyards PEC
Prince Edward County, Ontario
Employment: Permanent Position with a Comprehensive Benefits Package
Redtail Vineyards PEC is a rapidly growing winery project in Prince Edward County. The company is developing 30 acres of prime vineyards, a state-of-the-art winemaking facility and restaurant with the goal of becoming one of the leading producers of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the country.
We are currently seeking a passionate wine professional to help work with the winemaker and oversee all aspects of grape growing and winemaking. The successful candidate will be working side by side with our Head Grape Grower/Winemaker to help create distinct, unique wines using some of the most innovative and sustainable methods available in our growing region.
Duties will include but will not be limited to the following:
Grape Growing:
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Tractor operations
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Tractor maintenance
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Spraying
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Supervising a manual labor team
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Overseeing planting and trellising installation
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Equipment ordering and repair
Winemaking:
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Grape receiving and tracking
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Grape processing
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Fermentation monitoring and winemaking record keeping (ie. Bulk inventory)
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Winery and equipment sanitation
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Packaging operations
Requirements:
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Driver’s license
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Winery harvest experience
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Forklift operation certificate and experience
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Pesticide safety license is an asset but can be acquired
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Tractor operation experience is an asset
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University degree or diploma in Oenology/Winemaking or an applicable science related field would be an asset
The team is a small group of collaborative workers, but we are growing. Any addition to our team will have the opportunity to influence great changes within the company. We look forward to hearing from you.
Please submit your application to [email protected]