Apply for the position as Cellar Assistant at our Niagara-on-the-Lake Winemaking Facility.
Do you have a passion for wine and enjoy working in a dynamic industry? Are you ready to embark on an exciting new phase in your career with a growing company and enthusiastic culture? If so, then this may be the right opportunity for you.
Diamond Estates (TSXV: DWS) is the third largest producer of VQA wines in Niagara, Ontario and is proud of our high-quality wines. Production is centralized in a state-of-the-art facility with a new tasting and retail store. The Company also operates a sales agency division, Kirkwood Diamond Canada (“KDC”) that represents foreign and domestic beverage alcohol suppliers across Canada. As the Company is in a significant growth phase, the team is looking to add a member in the role of Cellar Assistant.
Based in the Niagara region near St. Catharines and reporting to the Lead Cellar Hand & Winemakers, the Cellar Assistant is expected to demonstrate hands on skills to complete all relevant cellar work orders/tasks as directed and/or requested from the winemaking team in a timely, accurate and safe manner. The Cellar Assistant will possess an understanding of government regulations, including MOE, MOL, Food Safety, etc…, have critical thinking/problem solving skills, be able to work independently and contribute positively to the productivity of the winemaking department.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Set up pumps and hoses to perform transfers, racking and filling of transport tankers.
- Operate grape receiving equipment during Harvest such as overhead crane, receiving hopper, crusher de-stemmer and various pumps.
- Operate Grape presses including filling, programming, emptying and cleaning.
- Operate various types of filtration equipment such as D.E. filter, Rotary Drum Vacuum filter, Cross Flow filter and Pad Filter.
- Set up and operate Selective Tartrate Removal System (S.T.A.R.S.)
- Clean and sanitize all tanks, hoses and equipment after being used.
- Operate a fork lift and/or articulating boom life when required (if certified).
- Bring to the attention of Lead Cellar Hand/ Maintenance any equipment that requires attention.
Qualifications
- Dependable, punctual
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Attention to detail
- High standard of safety
- Able to work under pressure effectively
Working Conditions
- Some travel required to external properties
- Some outdoor work is required during all seasons.
- Working in cool and wet environment year-round.
- Seasonal work during harvest may include holidays, evenings, weekends
Physical Requirements
- Some travel required to external properties
- Some outdoor work is required during all seasons.
- Working in cool and wet environment year-round.
- Seasonal work during harvest may include holidays, evenings, weekends
Job Type: Full Time | Posted until Wednesday, May 30th, 2018
