Cellar Hand

Join the Malivoire Cellar Team This Harvest

Cellar Hand | Beamsville Bench, Niagara, Ontario | Full-Time (Part-Time considered for students) | Seasonal, Late August – Late November 2026

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Malivoire, the people who work here aren't just employees — they're the essential "middle leg" of a winery built on three legs: Planet, People, and Prosperity, and many team members stay for years because of it. You'll join a small, hands-on cellar crew led by Winemaker Andrea Wilson, whose own career started on harvest crews around the world and who believes in training, mentoring, and genuinely supporting the people she works with. Malivoire is a Certified Sustainable winery on the Beamsville Bench with over 20 years of award-winning winemaking behind it — and the day-to-day culture reflects that longevity: open communication, mutual respect, and a team that has your back on the cellar floor.

• Hands-on training from an experienced winemaking team — no prior harvest experience required to get started
• A small, close-knit cellar crew where everybody pitches in and supports each other
• On-site accommodation available for out-of-town team members, right across from the winery
• Join a Certified Sustainable, award-winning winery with 20+ years on the Beamsville Bench
• A cool, covered cellar environment for the physical side of harvest — not field work
• Bi-weekly pay and paid overtime during peak harvest weeks

Position Summary

We're looking for Cellar Hands to support our small winemaking team through the 2026 harvest. This is hands-on production work — moving fruit, cleaning tanks, running the forklift, and keeping the cellar running safely and efficiently during the busiest stretch of our year. No winery experience is required; we'll train you. What matters most is a strong work ethic, reliability, and a willingness to jump in wherever the day needs you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operating a forklift to move fruit, bins, and equipment around the cellar (training provided)
• Cleaning and sanitizing tanks, hoses, and cellar equipment, including safe use of cleaning chemicals
• Supporting fruit receiving and processing during harvest — sorting, crush, and press support
• Helping with pre-harvest prep in August: cleaning, bottling support, and getting the cellar ready
• Assisting with barrel work and basic lab sampling as needed
• Following all safety procedures, including chemical handling and work at heights

Who You Are

• You're not afraid of physical work — this role involves lifting, standing, and staying on your feet all day
• You show up reliably and stay accountable to your team, especially during time-sensitive harvest weeks
• You communicate clearly and speak up right away if something needs attention
• You're eager to learn, whether this is your first harvest or your fifth
• You work well as part of a small, supportive team and pitch in wherever needed
• You're comfortable in a cool, wet cellar environment and around cleaning chemicals used safely under training

Work Environment

You'll work entirely inside Malivoire's cellar (no vineyard/field work), kept cool for tank temperature control. Hours are steady and full during peak harvest — typically 8–10 hours a day, 6 days a week, with one rotating day off — and taper to shorter days as the season winds down in November. This is fast-paced, physical, team-based work: you'll be shoulder-to-shoulder with a small crew getting the fruit in and the cellar running smoothly.

Technology & Tools

Forklift, cellar production equipment (tanks, hoses, presses, pumps), and basic cleaning/sanitation chemicals — full training provided on all equipment and safety protocols.

How to Apply

Upload your resume below, and complete the required questions with the attention of Andrea Wilson at [email protected]. We're moving quickly to fill this role, so early applications are encouraged.

Application Deadline: Open until filled!

Thank you for your interest in joining our organization and for taking the time to apply. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding.

This job posting has been crafted with the assistance of AI technology, ensuring clarity and alignment with our organization's goals and values.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the selection process. Please let us know if you require any specific accommodations.

Malivoire Wine Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable laws.