Harvest Intern
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
St Davids,
Ontario
Overview
Reporting to the Winemaker, this position will complete detailed work orders generated by the Winemaker while participating in harvest activities. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the unique history and terroir of Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery. This position will also have the opportunity to work with an award winning winemaker, committed to using organically grown ingredients in our wines.
Role and Responsibilities
- Participates in harvest activities.
- Operates equipment to crush, press and process grapes.
- Monitors press pans, cleans crusher & presses.
- Makes additions to juice and wine, as well as transfers juice and wine volumes using a variety of pumps and hoses.
- Cleans and sanitizes tanks, processing equipment, and the winery.
- May be required to operate equipment to perform pump overs and punch downs.
- Following written and/or oral procedures and policies, reporting any deviations.
- Reads, understands, and completes paperwork efficiently and accurately.
- Maintains a safe, clean, and healthy work environment; follows current WorkSafe regulations.
- Follows all Covid-19 safety protocols.
- Other duties as assigned.
Educational & Experience Requirements
- OSSD, GED or equivalent required.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in crush work including barrel experience.
- Forklift Operator Certificate and Confined Space Certification considered an asset.
- Authorization to work in Canada.
Preferred Skills
- Communication: This position requires basic listening, speaking, and writing skills.
- Independent: Able to follow directions effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Attention to Detail: Achieve consistent and accurate results when completing tasks.
- Adaptability: Able to accept changing conditions and new information in a fast-paced environment.
- Physical: Operate winemaking equipment, work outdoors and indoors in hot and cold climates, occasionally lift or move objects over 55LBS.
Schedule
Available to work daytime, evening, weekends, weekdays and holidays as required.
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may reasonably be assigned by management.
How To Apply
If interested please send your resume to
[email protected] using the subject line "Harvest Intern Posting".