Harvest Interns - Black Hills Estate Winery - Jobs in Oliver, BC

Job Description

#BeExtraordinaryAt Andrew Peller Limited (APL), we deliver the perfect brand experience for every lifestyle, occasion, and generation. Through collaboration, open communication, honesty, drive to win, and accountability, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day.Who We AreWe are one of Canadas largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking.We produce some of Canadas most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience.We are recruiting for passionate, enthusiastic, extraordinary Harvest Interns to join our team at Black Hills Estate Winery starting in late-August, 2022. Black Hills Estate Winery is situated on the scenic Black Sage Bench in Oliver, British Columbia and has been producing ultra-premium wine in this region since 1999. Known for our range of Bordeaux and Rhone inspired blends and varieties, our focus is precise and organic vineyard management, minimal intervention in the winery, and delivering a world class wine experience to the thousands of visitors we see annually.Reporting into the Winemaker, the Harvest Interns will work as part of the team to safely and efficiently complete all cellar harvest activities.We offer:

• An opportunity to learn about and be involved with all aspects of ultra-premium winemaking, from Vineyard to Bottle
• Training on all cellar equipment and technical aspects of harvest work
• An opportunity to work with an experienced and passionate winemaking team
• An employee gift card loaded each month to use at our restaurants and retail stores
• Access to our Employees Assistance Program
• Access to our development seminars, and Learning Library (over 30,000 available courses available)
• Work in a fun, engaging and supportive environment!
• Outstanding coffee

We are looking for teammates with:

• Winemaking or viticulture qualification, or related science qualifications, and/or
• an asset
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and with a team, in a fast-paced environment with emphasis on quality, accuracy and timeliness
• Demonstrated reliability and punctuality, work effectively in team/crew environment, adherence to all safety regulations, operating procedures and company policies
• Ability to prioritize and able to adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and willingness to work flexible hours when needed
• Forklift driving certification an asset
• Understanding current COVID 19 Protocol as well compliance with work safe practices
• Foreign applicants must have appropriate VISA

These teammates will be accountable for:

• Operating all equipment used in the processing of grapes, juice, and wine during harvest
• Sorting of grapes, operating presses and destemmer,
• Making additions to juice and wine, as well transferring juice and wine volumes using a variety of pumps and hoses
• Barrel work, including preparing barrels, and filling and racking juice and wine from barrel
• Cleaning and sanitation of tanks, barrels, processing equipment, and the winery
• Performing red cap management techniques such as pump overs, punch downs, and barrel rolling
• Following written and/or oral procedures and policies, reporting any deviations
• Reading, understanding, and completing paperwork efficiently and accurately
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy work environment, as well following current WorkSafe regulations

Must have a valid Work VISA to work in CanadaWe 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 in a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in the areas of information, communications, and employment.Quick Apply

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