Winery Cellar Hand, Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate Winery

We are currently recruiting for self-motivated individuals to fill the positions of Winery Cellar Hand based out of our Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate Winery. This is an ideal position for someone who thrives in a team environment and enjoys keeping active and hands-on with their daily tasks.

Our winery is a full-service operation from harvest through to final distribution; operating year-round and producing some of the industry’s most awarded wines. Our organization emphasizes a collaborative working environment, offering the systems and structure to support our continued growth and employment opportunities.

Why Join Us?

• Product Allowances & Safe Ride Home Program
• An organization that cares about Corporate Social Responsibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Learn and grow your career with Training & Development programs
• We offer competitive pay, benefits program and full-time hours on a year-round basis

Key Responsibilities

• Safe operation of cellar forklift and other winery equipment (training provided).
• Follow all safety procedures as directed by standard operating procedures.
• Inventory control.
• Fermentation management: Inoculations, nutrient additions, sampling, pump overs, punch downs, sugar monitoring, and digging out of fermenters.
• Cellar work: Barrel work, racking, product transfers, product blending, and product additions.
• Grape processing: Grape and juice reception, destemming, crushing, and pressing.
• Work order completion and compliance.
• Cellar sanitation: Tank & barrel cleaning, and general cleaning of facility and winery equipment.

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong commitment to quality with attention to detail.
• Candidate must be hands on, dependable, and self-starting.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Ability to understand and perform mathematic calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of winery cellar operating procedures.
• Ability to work shift work including weekends.
• Good problem-solving abilities along with basic logistic skills required.
• Teamwork and customer service skills.
• Ability to be trained in confined space entry process and procedures.
• Maintain an organized work place.

We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.