Company Description
Pelee Island Winery & Vineyards Inc., established in 1979, is the largest family-owned private estate winery in Canada, with two primary locations: The main cellar operation in Kingsville, Ontario and the vineyard operation on Pelee Island, the largest island in Lake Erie and the southernmost populated point in Canada. Pelee Island is home to our 600+ acres of vineyard and is considered Canada’s warmest grape-growing region with a winemaking history dating back more than 150 years. Our wines are the perfect reflection of our dedication to quality, sustainability, consistency, Canadian, local and VQA. We are proud of our wines – and even more proud to share them with our customers.
- Summary:As a Cellar Hand, you will be integral to the wine production process, ensuring the quality and consistency of our products. Reporting to the Head Winemaker, your core responsibilities will include monitoring fermentation, managing inventory, and maintaining cleanliness in the cellar. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will be vital in upholding our standards. Join our team to contribute to the art of winemaking and help create exceptional wines that reflect our dedication to excellence.
Job Details
- Job Type: Full Time Permanent
- Pay: 19.00
- Schedule
- Variable shift lengths/ Standard Hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm.
- Flexible schedule (Monday–Sunday, Days and/or Evenings during harvest).
- Job Responsibilities· Harvest & Fermentation Support: Prepare for harvest, process fruit, monitor fermentations, and manage additions to juice and wine.· Winemaking Operations: Operate equipment for processing grapes, juice, and wine, including pumps, de-stemmers, presses, and filtering equipment.· Juice & Wine Handling: Transfer, rack, inoculate, and blend wine and juice using pumps, hoses, and clamps.· Sanitation & Cleaning: Maintain cleanliness of work areas, tanks, and winery equipment, ensuring sanitation standards are met.· Quality & Record-Keeping: Collect samples, monitor fermentations, accurately record data, and follow standard operating procedures.· Equipment Operation: Work on the Crush Pad and in the Cellars to receive, sort, and press grapes.·
- Job Requirements· Cellar work experience preferred· Driver’s license required· Follows safe work procedures/practices; reports any unsafe working conditions/hazards to assigned Manager on Duty
- Work Conditions:
- Other duties might be assigned by the supervisor.
- Indoor and outdoor environments with varying temperatures.
- Exposure to noise, dust, and warehouse equipment.
- Physical tasks include bending, lifting, and repetitive motions.
- AODA Statementis committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. We are committed to treating people with disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and we are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and meeting our accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario’s accessibility laws.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Language:
Work Location: In person
