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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

18

Job Duties:

Vineyard Worker (Wine Grapes) - Duties vary depending on the growing season: March - April • 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. April-July • 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. September-end of October • Harvest grapes by hand or hand shears. • Load grapes onto trays (30-40 lbs.) and load onto field trailers. Vineyard Crew Leader – Duties vary depending on the growing season The Vineyard Crew Leader is a very important position. It requires knowledge of Winegrape vineyard practices, and people management skills. Respect is the most important factor for the position. Respect for other people, and for yourself. This position requires a California Driver’s License with a clean driver history. (8-person van). Tractor driving experience is required as it may be necessary to use farm equipment during the season. The Vineyard Crew Leader will coordinate work tasks with Management, and other crew leads to best utilize personnel and assets. Core Duties: • Transport crew from housing to ranch site, and back to housing. • Transport crew to grocery store weekly for food shopping. • Clear communication of the tasks and upcoming tasks so crew can plan accordingly. • Provide feedback to crew, and management. • Maintain a positive respectful work environment. • Daily timecard reporting. Ensure all rest and meal periods are taken at the correct intervals. • Moving and maintaining restroom trailers, and shade trailers. (Restocking toiletries, soap, and hand washing water. • Replenish drinking water daily. • Ensure the crew has PPE, and is in good condition, and replace as needed. • Help make crew responsible for their actions and equipment. • Ability to calmly resolve issues, and or discipline if required. March - April • 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. • Operate tractors or UTV to move supplies in the field. April-July • 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. September-end of October • Harvest grapes by hand or hand shears. • Load grapes onto trays (30-40 lbs.) and load onto field trailers. • Harvest tractor and field trailer operation.

Job Classification:

45-2092.02 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

1

Special Requirements:

Must have at least 1 month previous experience with vineyard work, wine grape harvest, and as a crew leader, including pre-harvest work as defined in this application. Workers must be able to lift 30-40 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. Able to communicate 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.) See Addendum C.

Number of Hours Per Week:

35

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Mauritson Farms, Inc.

Location:

Healdsburg, CA 95448

Worksite

Address:

AV: 7612 Highway 128, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-22032-870186

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

2/25/2022

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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