Harvest Intern
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Contract
Vineland,
Ontario
Megalomaniac is looking for a highly motivated harvest intern for the 2019 harvest starting in September and running through late November/December.
The successful candidates will work closely with the winemakers to craft ultra premium wines from our Estate and Satellite Vineyards. Their duties will include but are not limited to:
• Grape Processing: Grape and Juice Reception, Destemming, Crushing, and Pressing,
• Cellar Work: Punch Downs, Pump Overs, Barrel Work, Racking, Fermentation Monitoring, Product Transfers, Product Blending, and Product Addition
• Equipment Sanitation: Cleaning of all processing equipment, and general cleaning of facility and winery equipment
• Follow all safety procedures as directed by standard operating procedures
• Safe Operation of Forklift and Other Winery Equipment (Training Provided)
There may also be some bottling as well as basic vineyard work.
Job Requirements:
- Degree/Diploma or current student of Viticulture and Oenology preferred
- Strong Commitment to quality with attention to detail and ability to maintain an organized workplace
- Good problem solving abilities and ability to be hands on, dependable, and self-starting
- Knowledge of winery cellar operating procedures, safe cellar practices, and the ability to be trained in confined space entry and exit procedures
- Ability to work long hours and irregular shifts including weekends and statutory holidays
- Ability to lift 55lbs