Description:

Direct the daily activities and operations of the vineyards and vineyard workers. Essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below; however, other tasks may be assigned as deemed necessary by management.

Essential Job Duties:

• All employees are required to maintain a positive, enthusiastic, and thoughtful attitude to promote and ensure positive employee relations throughout the company and with our customers, vendors, and distributors.
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels and to effectively communicate with diverse client groups.
• Must be extremely detailed, highly organized, and adaptable.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Fluency in English and Spanish languages (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Oversees vineyards to ensure vine development, vine health, and fruit quality.
• Directs viticulture practices including proper pruning, suckering, tying, frost protection, thinning, canopy management, soil nutrition, planting, replanting, erosion, and general land management.
• Assigns duties and monitors quality of work; assures staff conforms to organizational policies and procedures and government regulations.
• Track vineyard crew activities by person and accurately report on a weekly basis for payroll generation.
• Works hands-on with crews as needed to cover the workload, demonstrate expectations and proper techniques, ensure safety compliance, train employees, and develop skill levels.
• Actively listens to and trouble-shoots everyday employee relations issues by counseling and documenting issues as they arise.
• Manages labor contractors and crew to ensure quality and meet performance expectations.
• Schedule breaks and approves overtime within Washington wage and hour rules.
• Directs and assigns duties as needed to meet harvest obligations and schedules.
• Understand and comply with all safety regulations and procedures; assist in making sure that the facility and equipment are safe for employees and visitors.
• Oversee the application of agricultural chemicals, assuring that pesticides are applied in a safe manner at the recommended rates.
• Log and maintain pesticide application records, documentation, and operational information to electronic databases.
• Track and maintain equipment and agricultural chemical inventory in accordance with inventory management procedures.
• Keep accurate records detailing maintenance, service, and repair history on all equipment.
• Manage, communicate, track and enforce worker safety programs and training requirements including OSHA codes/guidelines, Injury, and Illness Prevention Program and safe pesticide handling.
• Assist in the installation of capital projects.

• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Maintain equipment and facility including, but not limited to; tractors, sprayers, and vineyard roadways.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Work extended hours and weekends, as required.
• Varying weather conditions
• 100% of work is performed outdoor

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to operate ATV and obtain Company certification
• Ability to operate forklift and obtain forklift certification
• Ability to operate a backhoe
• Ability to navigate uneven terrain

Requirements:

• HS Diploma required, technical coursework preferred.
• Bilingual capabilities: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English/Spanish.
• Previous experience working in vineyard operations.
• Experience supervising employees with the ability to lead, motivate, and supervise a team of employees.
• Strong work ethic, self-managed and the ability to work autonomously with little supervision.
• Able to communicate and work with all colleagues, vendors, growers, and clients in an effective and professional manner.
• Mechanical knowledge and general farm equipment operation experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• History of responsible use of alcohol and other appropriate conduct, as well as fitness to be licensed, permitted, and/or certified by state and/or local regulatory bodies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Vineyard: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English & Spanish (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Prosser, WA 99350: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person