Cellar Hands - Vintage 2022
Cloudy Bay Vineyards, New Zealand
Job Description
The Cloudy Bay story is one of adventure. After a single sip in 1983, David Hohnen was captivated by Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. In 1985 David and winemaker Kevin Judd launched Cloudy Bay with a vision for making New Zealand wines of uncompromising quality. It’s been that way ever since.
The Vintage Season is coming !
In Early February 2022, we will begin our harvest season in Marlborough and have a number of positions available for experienced and passionate Cellar Hands. We offer an engaging season with a comprehensive induction and applied technical training in a modern winemaking environment. You will gain comprehensive world-standard experience and widen your network of winemaking friends.
The Cellar Hand role
During the harvest period, you may work shifts up to 12 hours in length, up to 6/7 days per week. You will receive a competitive rate, regular breaks, training and a catered meal for shifts of more than 10 hours. You will use your outstanding work ethic to perform diverse responsibilities across:
- Grape receival, processing and pressing;
- Racking and tank transfers;
- Filtration;
- Red and white fermentation management;
- Barrel management;
Requirements
In order for your application to be considered, you must have:
- Previous vintage season experience as a Cellar Hand (1-3 past vintages) performing grape receiving, racking, transfer and barrel work;
- The ability to lawfully work in New Zealand or obtain the right to lawfully work in New Zealand;
- Solid English language skills;
- Refined amp; efficient work style and enthusiastic attitude;
- Resilience and a good sense of humor;
- Previous forklift, confined space and health amp; safety training is desirable;