Job Overview
No cider making experience is necessary. It is personality, initiative, attention to detail and work ethic we're looking for. The successful candidate will look forward to learning then doing:
● As cider making is 90% cleaning, much of your time will be spent doing
this. Following the highest standards of sanitation in all areas of the cidery:
cleaning tanks (inside and out), pumps, packaging and testing equipment, floors,
etc.
● Preparing and pressing fruit.
● Pitching yeast, and following recipes and fermentation techniques.
● Managing ferments, racking tanks, filtrations, blending, barrel aging.
● Working safely with various chemicals that are used for cleaning/
sanitizing, and testing.
● Working safely around C02 tanks.
● Bottling, canning, kegging ciders.
● Performing lab tests of juice, fermented ciders, and final products to maintain quality.
● Reporting all batch work and movement into excel and EKOS software for tracking purposes.
● Managing inventories as needed.
● Operating a pallet jack (manual and electric).
● Packing cider for NSLC pick-ups and others.
● Occasional deliveries to local restaurants and pubs.
● Innovation in the cidery.
● Tasting and smelling juices, cider, wines to detect faults.
● Troubleshooting and problem-solving equipment and fermentations.
● Communicating with other staff.
● Pitching in on tasks that are outside core responsibilities – for e.g. sales activities and events as production schedule allows.
We’re looking for someone who:
● Is passionate about cider and flavour.
● Enjoys working with their hands.
● Is physically fit and capable of heavy lifting.
● Is efficient, practical, trustworthy and safety conscious.
● Is a perfectionist with a sharp eye for detail.
● Has a willingness to go above and beyond / exceed expectations.
● Is able to work with limited or no supervision and carry on with high
standards.
● Has their own transportation and a valid Driver’s License.
● Is flexible and is able to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
● Is a creative problem solver.
● Doesn’t mind being cold & wet, and are OK with spending the day in rubber boots.
● Are able to embrace change in a rapidly growing and changing business.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sydney, NS B1P 6A8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Only applications that include a cover letter will be considered.
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-11-18
Expected start date: 2024-12-02
