Winery Cellar Hand , Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate Winery
Arterra Wines Canada · Oliver · $21–$27/hr (stated in the posting)
Job Description:
Location: Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate Winery
Role: Winery Cellar Hand
Status: Part-Time, Contract (April 1 to December 31, 2026 )
Compensation: $21 - $27 / hr commensurate with experience.
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?
- We offer competitive pay, benefits program and full-time hours on a year-round basis
- Learn and grow your career with Training & Development programs
- Product Allowances
- An organization that cares about Corporate Social Responsibility
- Tuition reimbursement
Key Responsibilities:
- Fermentation management: Inoculations, nutrient additions, sampling.
- Cellar work: racking, product transfers, product blending, product filtering, sampling and product additions.
- Cellar sanitation: Tank cleaning, equipment cleaning, and general cleaning of facility.
- Follow all safety protocols as directed by standard operating procedures.
- Work order completion and compliance.
- Safe operation of cellar forklift and other winery equipment (training provided).
- Inventory and lot control.
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.
- Good problem-solving abilities along with basic logistic skills required.
- Ability to be trained and work in confined space entry process and procedures.
- Ability to work outside up to 50% of the time outside, sometimes at heights greater than 20ft.
- Knowledge of winery cellar operating procedures, including safe handling of additions and cleaning chemicals.
- Teamwork and customer service skills.
- Ability to work shift work including early mornings, evenings, and possibly weekends.
- Ability to understand and perform mathematic calculations.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Maintain an organized workspace.
- Ability to lift 55 lbs.