Job Description:
We are currently recruiting for a detail orientated, quality focused, passionate team player to fill a 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

• 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 Require