General Labourers - Cellar + Packaging

We are seeking General Labourers to join our Kelowna team. Our Winery is in the heart of Kelowna between downtown and Knox Mountain, Calona Winery has the distinction of being British Columbia's original winery. As a pioneer in the BC wine industry, Calona leads the way to higher levels of craftsmanship and professionalism. Calona's wines are award-winning, rivaling the world's most established names to prove the Okanagan Valley is at the international forefront of fine wine production.

Reporting into the Department Supervisors, we are recruiting for General Labourers, to work in our Cellars and Packaging departments, who will be responsible for delivering according to established cellar and production schedules in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

We Offer

• An opportunity to work with experienced teammates including winemakers
• Work in a fun, engaging and supportive environment!
• Training on various cellar equipment and technical aspects of harvest work
• An opportunity to aspire to full time work
• An opportunity to learn about winemaking, from Vine to Bottle
• An employee gift card loaded each month to use at our restaurants and retail stores
• Access to our Employees Assistance Program

What You Will Be Doing

• Processing grapes (includes dumping grapes into hoppers, cleaning & re-stacking bins, preparing and making additions to the grapes, presses, tanks, etc.).
• Moving pumps and hoses into place to pump product.
• Completing quality testing to ensure products meet or exceed specifications
• Work in the grape processing area (mostly outside) during Harvest, operating a forklift loading and unloading trucks with grape bins (empty and full), washing and re-stacking bins
• Unloading wine from delivery trucks and transferring wine volumes throughout Cellars
• Maintains a safe work environment; participates in a variety of committee meetings as a representative of the department
• Working on various production lines, operating packaging equipment (fillers, labelers, automated case packers) in the manufacturing facility
• Following work tickets to accomplish specified wine making tasks

What You Offer

• Some previous experience working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
• Must be willing to work all shifts (day, afternoon, or night shift) and work under minimal supervision. Some work may occur in cold, damp conditions, and sometimes at heights; capable of performing all duties with a sense of urgency and with a positive, team-oriented approach
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Able to lift to 50 lbs.
• Actively support and promote a culture focused on Health and Safety, environmental enhancement as well adhere to HACCP requirements and the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• A passion for working in a winery manufacturing facility and is interested in learning about wine
• Forklift experience and/or forklift certification is desirable but will train suitable candidates.
• Self-motivated, organized, have good mechanical/mathematical skills, attention to detail, and technical aptitude
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holiday work required with increased frequency during harvest

This is a Unionized role and belongs to the SEIU Local 2 Branch Local 300 Union.

Opportunity to move into a full-time position.

Hours of work: 8 hours/day 40 hour work week. 12 hour shifts during Harvest-September to December.

Starting Hourly Rate: $21.50 with an increase to $24.72 when designated to work on a full-time basis with a potential of $29.66 if successful in being awarded a posting, as outlined in the Collective Agreement. Premiums paid during harvest and shift work; as well as, double for any overtime hours worked.

We are conducting an internal and external search simultaneously. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In addition, per our "Internal Job Posting Policy"; internal candidates should be in their current position for one (1) year and their performance must be in good standing.

Andrew Peller Limited is committed to meeting the needs of persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation in the workplace and will make an effort to meet those needs a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in the areas of information, communications, and employment.