Agricultural Field Worker (wine Grapes)

Job description

Vineyard Worker (Wine Grapes) - Duties vary depending on the growing season, which include pruning, tying, training, suckering, leaf blowing, hoeing, planting, vineyard development, irrigation, weed whacking, tucking, leaf pulling, wine grape picking during harvest:

February - April
Pruning and Tying

May - July
• Suckering, hoeing (long handled), tying, leaf pulling, tucking, planting

August - October
• Harvest – wine grape picking

October - November
• Pruning

Work as a member of a crew, or individually performing moderately complex tasks that require limited judgment. Use standard tools such as rakes, long-handled hoes and shovels. Workers may occasionally and/or sporadically perform duties associated with and directly related to wine grape field and harvest work including but not limited to packing, closing/stacking boxes in and around the vineyard, and clean-up functions in and around the vineyard. Such work will be temporary and insubstantial agricultural labor.

Special Requirements

Must have 1 month work experience with wine grapes in vineyards including pre-harvest work as defined in this application. Workers must be able to lift 50 lbs frequently. No smoking or illegal weapons or controlled substances in the vineyards or in the houses. Cannot be color blind due to the need to distinguish colors of crops. Able to stoop, bend, and work in cold and wet conditions. Able to use tools such as pruning shears, grape knives, hand saws, weed eaters, hedgers, shovels. Workers may use chains saws. Safety use and training provided by employer. Workers must abide by Employer housing rules. Must be able to communicate in English or Spanish for training and safety purposes. (i.e. Workers must listen to, understand and follow instructions of Employer supervisors and managers.)