Cellar Person

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At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), our mission is to be Canada’s #1 branded wine and

craft beverage company by delivering the perfect brand experience for every

lifestyle and occasion. Through our commitment to excellence, honouring our

roots, owning it, fostering belonging and driving to succeed, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day.

Who We Are

We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking.

We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience. 

At Andrew Peller Limited, we are proud to be one of Canada’s leading wine and beverage companies, with a portfolio of iconic brands, award-winning wines and memorable experiences. Behind every bottle is a team of people who take pride in doing things the right way.

We are looking for a Cellar Person to join our team in Truro. This role is an important part of our winemaking operations, supporting the safe, efficient and high-quality processing of wine and beverage products from the cellar through to bottling.

The Opportunity

As a Cellar Person, you will work closely with our Winemaking and Cellar teams to carry out day-to-day cellar operations. You’ll operate processing equipment, move wine and juice between tanks, complete cleaning and sanitation, make product additions and monitor processing conditions to ensure our products meet quality and production requirements.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working with equipment, solving problems and being part of a team. You’ll have the opportunity to build your knowledge of winemaking and beverage production while working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate cellar and processing equipment used to ferment, process, clarify and filter juice, wine and spirits.
• Transfer juice and wine using a variety of pumps, hoses and processing equipment.
• Make material additions to juice and wine according to established procedures.
• Monitor gauges, video monitors and processing conditions, making adjustments to flow rates, temperatures and ingredient inputs as required.
• Follow work instructions and written procedures to ensure products are processed safely and efficiently.
• Complete cleaning and sanitation of processing equipment and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Ensure wine and spirits are prepared and transferred to Bottling in a timely manner.
• Support bulk receiving activities in accordance with established guidelines.
• Operate equipment and identify maintenance issues, generating maintenance work orders when repairs are required.
• Count and record inventory of materials, wine and spirits as requested.
• Identify and report upset conditions, process deviations or other concerns to the Cellar Manager and Winemaker.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and immediately report hazards or unsafe working conditions.
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service.
• Support Harvest operations and perform Harvest Lead Hand responsibilities for approximately three months during grape harvest season.
• Work collaboratively across departments and take on other duties as required to support business needs.

What You Bring

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Previous wine, beverage or food manufacturing experience is an asset.
• Forklift experience or certification is an asset.
• Mechanical aptitude and an interest in working with equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow written procedures accurately.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy production environment.
• A strong team mindset and willingness to work collaboratively.
• A commitment to safe work practices and maintaining high-quality standards.

What You Can Expect

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. schedule
• Starting wage of $25.00 per hour
• Hands-on experience in wine and beverage production.
• An opportunity to develop technical skills and knowledge within the winemaking process.
• A team environment where safety, quality and collaboration are priorities.

Physical & Work Environment

This is an active, hands-on production role. The successful candidate must be comfortable:

• Lifting up to 22 kg (48 lbs.) regularly.
• Standing, walking, climbing and bending throughout the workday.
• Working in cold, wet, hot and outdoor environments.
• Working around processing equipment, pumps, hoses and tanks.
• Maintaining a high level of attention to detail while following processing instructions.

At Andrew Peller Limited, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re mechanically inclined, enjoy hands-on work and want to be part of the process behind great wine and beverage products, we’d love to hear from you.

We 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.

Accommodation:
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. If you require an accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please email [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employment:
At Andrew Peller Limited, we are committed to creating and celebrating a culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.  We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.

This role is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.