Vineyard Worker

Job description

Shoot thinning (removal of unwanted green shoots to properly develop the balance and vigor of the grapevine).
Pruning Grape Vines.
Vine Training (securing the tender green growth to trellis wires or stake to help hold the vines growth in a manageable form).
Installing trellis stakes (manually inserting metal or wooden trellising stakes into the ground for assisting in securing grapevines green shoots).
Removing weeds and brush under vines using shovels and long handled hoes (longer than 4 feet).
The employer attests that any weeding work will be performed in compliance with 8 Cal. Code Regulations Section 3437, 3456(b-c).
Harvesting grapes (removing the ripe fruit from the vine with a picking knife and placing into a 30 lbs. picking tub, then dumping the tub into a larger micro bin for transport).
Tying (securing the vine to the trellis).
Workers may be asked to operate a tractor, if needed.

The employer abides by California Wage Order 14. The employer abides by the seventh (7) day of rest rules. Unpaid lunch breaks are 30 minutes with two (2) paid 10-minute breaks a day.

Special Requirements

3 months of experience working with wine grapes required.