Vineyard Worker

Anticipated period of employment: 01/01/2027 to 10/31/2027 This job requires a minimum of 2 months of agricultural experience handling both manual and mechanized tasks associated with production of grapes. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience. Work outside in inclement weather conditions. Perform repetitive movements, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting, carrying and loading up to 60 lbs. required. 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. See ETA 790/790A for a complete job description Interested candidates must contact their local employment office to receive a copy of the job order (ETA 790/790A) and applicable attachments. Once the applicant has a copy of the job contract Interview required. Employer's agent conducts interviews by phone at time of inquiry or within a reasonable time thereafter. Interviews conducted at no cost to applicants, whether via phone or in-person. Contact Employer 's agent Monday through Friday during the hours of 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET If unavailable, contact employer directly during the hours of 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET. Employer Agent: MAS Labor H2A, LLC. Referred to 23064332 as this is an interstate clearance order is in connection with this job order. See AOSOS comment section before making a referral.