Vineyard worker

Reference the below state and job order # when inquiring about this position. Originating state and job order # Pennsylvania - 23064332 REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be available the entire work period of 1/1/27-10/31/27. Must agree to 48 hr work week. Employer will provide transportation from employer provided living quarters to work site every day. Must read, and agree to, all terms and conditions of employment prior to a referral to the employer. OPENINGS: 4 **SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: **Must have at least 2 months of verifiable experience in all job duties. This job requires exposure to extreme temperatures, ability to lift 60 lbs., repetitive movements, frequent stooping. **JOB DUTIES: **Handling manual tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Multiple contract dates available. Alternative start date(s) include: 01/01/2027 (2 workers); 04/15/2027 (2 workers). The exact start date and/or number of workers may vary based on weather, crop conditions or other factors. Crops/Commodities: Grapes. Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays): Workers will perform manual and mechanized tasks in the production of grapes. Plant, cultivate, and/or harvest grapes. Manage vineyard canopy to permit light and air circulation. Thin fruit and remove shoots, leaves and vines. Performs vineyard maintenance activities including but not limited to weed control and trellis installation and repair. Install and maintain bird netting. Assist/move harvested fruit from field to processing area. May perform general indoor tasks or post-harvest activities when outdoor vineyard work is not available (all such activities will be performed incident to or in conjunction with vineyard operation). Employer will demonstrate proper pruning practices and identify the canes and vines to be removed, while retaining the fruiting wood and renewal spurs. Workers must consistently follow demonstrated pruning practices as directed to assure vine balance and preserve vine health. Workers will be responsible for all tractor operations, including the safe and proper operation of our fleet that includes but not limited to: vineyard tractors, ground working tractors, and utility vehicles. Operators are responsible for daily equipment inspections, routine maintenance, cleaning, and winterizing as directed. Tractor activities include but are not limited to: cover crop planting/seeding; bird net application; canopy hedging, mechanical pre-pruning; spraying pesticides and herbicides, mowing, mechanical leaf-pulling, rototilling, planting, harvesting, and maintaining structures/grounds/trellis. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants as directed by the employer. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times as instructed by the employer, depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions. Employer is responsible for identifying crop conditions, selecting appropriate products in accordance with restrictive use laws, maintaining chemical inventory, and calibrating sprayer equipment. Worker applies products and operates sprayer equipment as instructed. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Repair fences. Workers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action