Vineyard Workers (wine Grapes)
Employer
Nova: 6153 Staheli Drive
Kelseyville, CA 95451
United States
Job description
Vineyard Worker (Wine Grapes);
Duties vary depending on the specific part of the growing season: Work in the grape vineyards during growing season (non-harvest) (January-March) will include the
following activities: prune dormant cane, using pruning shears; reposition support wires, for vines, by removing clips; cutting and moving wires, and securing in new positions; tie vines to lead wires on trellises, using florist tape, in order to position and/or train new growth. Work in the grape vineyards during growing season (approximately April through July/August) will include: Remove shoots and excess fruit, by hand, to reduce crop yield and enhance quality; remove lowest leaves, by hand, from vertical shoots to enhance exposure to direct sunlight. Work in the grape vineyards during harvest season (late August/September through October) will include harvest grapes by hand or hand shears and load grapes onto trays (30-40 lbs.) and load onto field trailers. Quality Control workers are responsible for counting tubs, reviewing the quality of the grapes in the tub and removing grapes from the tubs that are not up to the quality standards. Works 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. Farm Equipment Maintenance Worker: Repairs, preventative maintenance on vineyard ranch equipment. Coordinate the needed repairs on the vineyard equipment. Make preventative maintenance checks and services. Farm Equipment Operator:
Drive and control equipment to support vineyard and farm activities. This job will require working in fields such as operating farm equipment, discing, irrigating and harvesting of crops.
**Medical exam and drug test required post-offer and paid by the employer.
There is no general vineyard work in this job order.
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 40 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. Proficiency in English or Spanish is required for training and safety purposes. (i.e., workers must listen to, understand and follow instructions of Employer supervisors and managers.)
CA Tax ID 512-9830-5