Field Workers: Wine Grapes
Employer
Abreu-Howell Mt: 365 Las Posadas Rd
Angwin, CA 95408
United States
Job description
Field Worker (Wine Grapes):
Duties vary depending on the growing season:
Work in grape vineyards during growing season late April 2022 through May 2022 will include hoeing (long handled hoe) and pruning, weed removal, and vine suckering.
Work in grape vineyards during growing season (approximately June 2022 through July 2022) will include leaf removal.
Work in grape vineyards on non-harvest activities (approximately August 2022 through mid-September 2022) will include early season crop removal, move wires, picking, root picking, irrigation, field maintenance, canopy management, shoveling, stake removal and replacement.
Work in grape vineyards during harvest season (approximately mid-September 2022 through December 2022) will include picking wine grapes and activities directly related to wine grape picking.
Non-harvest related activities continue during harvest time of the year but are not directly related to wine grape picking and include fence repair, trellis repair, post removal and replacement, drainage, field gutters, plant new vineyard including digging, raking, clean up and post pounding.
Harvest activities include using sharp picking knives, standing, and kneeling on ground to pick fruit.
The workers will be using a long-handled hoe to complete weed removal job duties. The workers will complete weed removal job duties for less than 20% of their weekly work time. Employer will provide workers with gloves and knee pads, as necessary, and training required to perform the weed removal job in accordance with all guidelines of Section 3203, Injury and Illness Prevention Program.
Special Requirements
Must have 2-months work experience with wine grapes as defined in this application including pre-harvest work. Specific requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and able to use hand tools, including cutting knives, Must be able to work under conditions where skin and clothing become heavily soiled with mud, water, grease, etc. Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions, including rain, cold, high winds, etc. Work involves frequent bending and working in bent or stooped positions. Must be able to walk and stand up extensively. No smoking, alcohol, firearms in the field or residential housing.
See Addendum C.