Farmworkers And Laborers, Crop
Employer
10801 East Road
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
United States
Job description
Perform a variety of duties associated with the harvesting of wine grapes and other related agricultural activities in support of the maintenance of a vineyard and its harvesting operation. All grapes are produced and harvested by the employer on its own vineyard properties. Employees will perform various duties related to vineyard preparation in order to get grapes ready for harvest, which will include: planting vines; hoeing with long handle hoes greater than 4 ft. in length; digging; raking; pounding; pruning; mowing; cultivating; trunk suckering; irrigating; installation of irrigation; irrigation repairs; trellis repairs; trellis adjustments; tying vines to trellises; vineyard leaf pulling; cluster and shoot thinning; cane and vine training; layout of rows and wires; conduct measurements; staking; move wires for grape production; assisting with application of fertilizers and pesticides; monitor pests and diseases; survey ground conditions; harvest or hand pick grapes; place grapes into bins, crates or other similar containers; transport bins or crates to storage; clean, sort and pack grapes. Workers may be asked to operate tractors or other farm machinery during harvest. Duties require using common agricultural tools. Work is performed in an outdoor, fast paced environment and can involve exposure to sun, heat, cold, wind, mud, dust, low light and other natural elements. Workers must walk in variable soil conditions. Workers should come to work prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear for the work and working conditions described.
Special Requirements
One month general agriculture experience. Workers are not required to have vineyard experience.