Job Description: We are currently recruiting for a detail orientated, quality focused, passionate team player to fill a 4 month contract position of Harvest Cellar Hand for Culmina Estate Winery. At Culmina, our winemaking philosophy revolves around two principles: gentle handling of fruit and minimal intervention of wine. We employ a combination of traditional practices and leading-edge technologies to preserve the beautiful, natural character of our wines. The role as Harvest Cellar Hand you will work closely with our Winemaking team in the creation of our award-winning wine. Key responsibilities and duties are as follows: Grape Processing: Grape Reception, Sorting, Destemming, Crushing, and Pressing Fermentation Management: Inoculations, Nutrient Additions, Sampling, Pump Overs, Punch Downs, Sugar Monitoring, and Digging Out of Fermenters Cellar Work: Barrel Work, Racking and Product Transfers Cellar Sanitation: Tank & Barrel Cleaning, and general cleaning of facility and winery equipment Safe Operation of Cellar Forklift and Other Winery Equipment (Training Provided) Follow all safety procedures as directed by standard operating procedures Other Duties as Required Qualifications: Cellar experience is an asset (we will also provide training) Hard working with good communication skills and a positive attitude Flexible with work hours and willing to work overtime as needed 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. Our mission is simple – to build brands people love. In fact, seven of the top 20 brands in Canada are proudly part of the Arterra Wines Canada family: Jackson-Triggs, Inniskillin, Sawmill Creek, Wallaroo Trail, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Ruffino and Kim Crawford. We have more than 140 years of experience in the Canadian wine industry, with five estate wineries across the country and over 1,700 acres of premium vineyards. We have our pulse on viticulture and its latest innovations and most importantly, an understanding of what Canadian consumers are looking for in a bottle of wine. We own and operate 164 Wine Rack retail stores in Ontario and sell wine kits and products for winemaking through our RJS Craft Winemaking business.
