Job Description

Job Title: Floating Worker
Status: Temp ( Seasonal)
Reports To: Winemaker
Wage: 18.25

Company Description

Pelee Island Winery & Vineyards Inc., established in 1979, is the largest family-owned private estate winery in Canada, with two primary locations: The main cellar operation in Kingsville, Ontario and the vineyard operation on Pelee Island, the largest island in Lake Erie and the southernmost populated point in Canada. Pelee Island is home to our 600+ acres of vineyard and is considered Canada's warmest grape-growing region with a winemaking history dating back more than 150 years. Our wines are the perfect reflection of our dedication to quality, sustainability, consistency, Canadian, local and VQA. We are proud of our wines - and even more proud to share them with our customers.

Role Overview

The Floating Worker at

Pelee Island Winery

provides flexible, hands-on support across various winery operations, ensuring smooth workflow and efficiency. This role involves assisting multiple departments, including cellar, vineyard, production, and logistics, as needed. The Floating Worker adapts to evolving business demands, contributing to quality control, safety compliance, and operational excellence.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Support various departments, including cellar, vineyard, bottling, packaging, logistics, E-commerce and Events based on operational needs. Assist with general winery operations, such as fermentation monitoring, racking, blending, and barrel work. Provide hands-on support in the vineyard, including pruning, harvesting, and canopy management. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in all assigned tasks. Assist in quality control processes, including sampling, testing, and monitoring product consistency. Operate and maintain equipment safely, ensuring proper cleaning and sanitation procedures are followed. Support shipping and receiving functions, including order preparation and inventory management. Work collaboratively with team members to maintain workflow efficiency and production targets. Adapt to changing priorities and perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors. Maintain accurate records of tasks performed and report any operational concerns. Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance job knowledge and skills. Other duties might assign by the supervisor.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience in winery, vineyard, or production environments preferred. Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including lifting and standing for extended periods. Strong adaptability to perform various tasks across departments. Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to operate winery equipment. Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and peak production times. Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Work Environment

Indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions. Exposure to winery operations, including loud noise, chemicals, and temperature fluctuations. Fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and physical labor requirements.
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $18.25 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking
Shift:

8 hour shift Day shift
Work days:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:

Kingsville, ON N9Y 2K3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Location:

Kingsville, ON N9Y 2K3 (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-08-01