Field Workers (wine Grapes)
Employer
Dennison Vineyard: 9800 Road, 150B
Boonville, CA 95415
United States
Job description
Mendoza Bros. Harvesting (also referred to herein as “Mendoza Bros”, “MBH”, “Employer” or “Company”) is headquartered in Santa Maria, California (2771 Santa Maria Way, Suite A, Santa Maria, CA, 93456). Phone: 805-720-9888. Business email address: [email protected]. The employer has designated this as the Application site.
Mendoza Bros is a registered Farm Labor Contractor
California Tax ID: 041-3923-4
Federal Employer ID number (FEIN): 46-5445315
Job title: Field Workers (Wine Grapes)
Workers Needed: a. Total: 15; b. H-2A: 15
Mendoza Bros seeks certification for 15H-2A workers.
Field Worker (Wine Grapes):
Duties vary depending on the growing season:
Work in grape vineyards during growing season January, 2023- March, 2023 will include hoeing (long handled hoe) and pruning.
Work in grape vineyards during growing season (approximately mid-March 2023 through May 2023) will include weed removal and vine suckering.
Work in grape vineyards during growing season (approximately June 2023 through July 2023) will include leaf removal.
Work in grape vineyards on non-harvest activities (approximately August 2023 through mid-September 2023) 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 2023 through November 2023) will include picking wine grapes and activities directly related to wine grape picking.
Special Requirements
Specific requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and being 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)