We are hiring seasonal CELLAR HANDS based in West Kelowna, BC to join the Frind Team
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Operating all equipment used in the processing of grapes, juice, and wine
· General cellar duties, including racking, inoculations, and filtering.
· Making additions to juice and wine, as well as transferring wine volumes using a variety of pumps, hoses and flow meters.
· Performing red wine fermentation cap management techniques such as pump overs and punch downs.
· Following written and/or oral procedures and policies, and reporting any problems with following the work order instructions.
· Barrel work, including preparing barrels, filling and racking wine from barrel.
· Cleaning and sanitation of tanks, barrels, processing equipment, and the production facility.
· Basic understanding of winemaking equipment such as pumps, destemmers, presses, filters, forklifts.
· Assisting in bottling operations.
· Collecting samples
· Maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy work environment, and adhering to current WorkSafe best practices and regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Previous harvest experiences an asset.
· Drivers License considered an asset.
· Forklift driving certification considered an asset.
· Cellar work experience preferred
· Ability to multi-task, work independently and work well with a team, with the emphasis being on accuracy and timeliness.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
· Ability to work 6 days a week, when needed, during Harvest.
· Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.