Vineyard Laborer (Seasonal) - Iris Vineyards

Chalice Vineyards LLC is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.

VINEYARD LABORER 

JOB SUMMARY 

Provide reliable, consistent and safe labor to perform tasks related to the growing of wine grapes and maintenance of farm property.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plant grapevines. 
• Prune, trim, thin and remove leaves of grapevines. 
• Harvest fruit. 
• Control weeds, repair trellis and perform other tasks as needed to grow and care for premium wine grapes. 
• Property maintenance tasks which include cutting and piling brush, operating a string trimmer, operating a chainsaw, cutting and hauling firewood and building and maintaining fences. 
• Other duties as requested.

SUCCESS FACTORS

• Continuously demonstrate safe and efficient operation of machinery/tools. 
• Follow all appropriate policies and procedures. 
• Able to perform repetitive tasks, work independently and complete projects in a timely manner. 
• Able to effectively communicate with others and work as a part of a team. 
• Meet or exceed productivity standards. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and/or experience in vineyard management or farm operations preferred. 
• Mechanical skills preferred. 
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both written and verbal with management and other associates. 
• Must pass criminal background check.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

• Standing and/or walking on uneven outdoor terrain for extended periods of time in all weather conditions, occasionally while wearing backpack sprayer. 
• Constant repetitive and strenuous motions of stooping (bending at the waist), twisting (knees, waist and neck), crouching (bending at the knees) and reaching (overhead/extension). 
• Repeatedly lifting/carrying 50 lbs. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Predominantly outdoors on uneven terrain in conditions where yellow jackets, poison oak, dust and pollen are present. 
• Operation of power tools. 
• Exposed to fertilizers, herbicides and fungicides. 
• Must adhere to all Company policies and procedures including safety. 
• Must use personal protective equipment including but not limited to, footwear, safety goggles, ear plugs and gloves. 
• Use proper lifting techniques.