Senior Cellar Hand (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Full Time

  Henry of Pelham (http://henryofpelham.com)

  St. Catharines, Ontario

Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery was established with our first vintage in 1988. At that time we were one of a very few estate wineries dedicated to producing premium quality wines made from 100% Ontario grown grapes. Today, Henry of Pelham is a 200K+ case producer in Ontario’s Niagara Peninsula. We work with numerous grape varieties to produce a diverse portfolio of wines.  We have a wide range of winery equipment that we use daily in our various cellar activities.

We are currently looking for a senior cellar hand to join our team.  This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and up to 60 hours per week during our harvest period (approximately September to November).

Ideal candidates will have 3 or more years of employment in a winery cellar and experience operating various winery equipment and filters.

Examples of Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

•          Filter Operation: Crossflow, lenticular, pad filter, DE, RVF

•          Cleaning and sterilizing winery equipment and tanks

•          Transferring, racking, blending wine/juice

•          Carrying out various additions/inoculations

•          Barrel operations: filling, racking, topping

•          Pump-overs, punch downs, red drain and presses

•          Maintain a safe, clean and organized cellar

 

Eligibility Requirements:

•          Strong communication skills and a positive attitude

•          Able to lift 25kg and able to work at heights

•          Willing to work shift hours and extended hours during harvest

 

Pay Rate/Compensation:

•          $24.00+ per hour

•          Health and Dental Benefits

•          Paid Vacation

How To Apply

Please apply via email to Mathew Seguin ([email protected])

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