Cellar Hand

We are seeking a CELLAR HAND based in our West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, Production facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting up, operating, and sanitizing all equipment used in the processing of grapes, juice and wine.
• General cellar duties, including racking, transfers, filtering and additions.
• Barrel work including preparing barrels, filling barrels and racking wine from barrel
• Cleaning and sanitation of tanks, barrels, processing equipment, pumps, hoses and the production facility.
• Participating in bottling and disgorging activities.
• Performing red wine fermentation cap management techniques such as pump overs and punch downs.
• Following written and/or verbal instructions and SOPs.
• Basic understanding of winemaking equipment such as pumps, destemmers, presses, filters and forklifts.
• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy work environment. Adhere to current WorkSafe best practices and regulations, safety SOPs and company code of conduct.
• Other duties as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous cellar experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Winemaking education is an asset.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment with emphasis on quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50+ lbs.
• Ability to perform continued physical activity, including standing for extended periods of time, walking, pushing and pulling. Ability to safely climb ladders and catwalks repeatedly.
• A passion for continuous improvement and cleanliness.
• Must have a valid Class 5 drivers license for business travel between locations across the Okanagan in good standing.
• Forklift driving certificate is an asset.
• Must be able to work longer and varying hours and a variety of shifts during peak periods including harvest, bottling and disgorging.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $45,000 - $50,000 per annum.

It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, education, experience, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Store discount

Apply Today!

Frind Winery is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Please submit your most recent resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the role to careers@frindwinery.com. Be sure to include your location, phone number, and personal email so we can connect with you.

About Frind:

Established in 2017 with the purchase of the historic Bennett property in West Kelowna, Frind Estate Winery blends agriculture with technological opportunity.

With over 400 acres planted across 15 thriving vineyards spanning the Okanagan Valley, and another 250 acres to be planted, Frind Winery Ltd. has ambitious plans for future expansion, where our company stands at the forefront of viticultural innovation.

We are dedicated to crafting excellence in every vine, cultivating multiple distinct grape varieties including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Marechal, Foch and Regent, across our varied geographic locations from as far south as Osoyoos to as far north as Vernon.

Our commitment to excellence is supported by our state-of-the-art in-house lab, where advanced analysis, including soil and petiole analyses, help us optimize vineyard health and performance.

In Production, we use cutting edge technology such as density sorting, optical sorting, flash detente HL2, Stars and so much more!

We look forward to meeting you!