Harvest Worker Field Crop Job Description Sample

Join the Stonestreet Estate Vineyards Production Team for the 2018 harvest! We source our fruit from world-class estate vineyards in Sonoma County to bring into our advanced Alexander Valley winery and produce primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc. We are looking for both international harvest interns that are CAEP eligible and current students or recent graduates from colleges or universities pursuing a degree in viticulture and enology or a related field.

Under the general direction of the Cellarmaster, the seasonal winery workers are responsible for the following duties, including but not limited to:

Monitoring fermentations

Cleaning, sanitizing, and sterilizing all winery equipment and facility

Racking and pumping of juice and wine

Moving hoses and equipment

Making chemical additions to juice and wine

Filling, topping, and racking barrels

Obtaining lab samples

Operating crusher, presses, and lees filter

Following and observing all safe cellar practices

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

We are looking for someone who enjoys the winemaking process and is able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Background and Experience:

Prior winery and vineyard experience and/or education in related field preferred. Must have ability to communicate effectively with good skills in reading, writing, and basic math.

Must be able to work safely around equipment, electrical outlets, and chemicals. Individuals selected for this position must be reliable, detail-oriented, and have good work ethic. Must be able to work varying shifts, weekends and overtime as needed particularly during the harvest season. Must be able to provide proof of ability to work in the United States.

Physical Demands:

This position requires the ability to reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, and regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

V18 Harvest Winery Worker

JACKSON FAMILY WINERY

McMinnville, OR

We are a mid-sized winery focused on producing Premium Pinot noir, Chardonnay, and a few other varietals from some of the best vineyards in Oregon. With just one vintage's worth of wear and tear, our state of the art winery still shines with all the bells and whistles! Our winery is located in McMinnville, OR.

We have a diverse and extremely passionate team led by a silly winemaking duo, and are looking for individuals to join us for the upcoming harvest. If you are a hardworking, energetic, creative, fun-loving wine enthusiast that enjoys working in a team environment we would love to hear from you.

Job Roles / Responsibilities

• Cleaning, cleaning, and more cleaning of both equipment and facility

• Forklifting – unloading and loading fruit, safely driving barrels

• Red processing – safe and efficient operation of sorting line and destemmer

• Red fermentation management – punch downs, pulsair, pump overs, temperature management

• White/Red Press operation – exposure to both bladder and basket presses

• Additions – yeast, acid, nutrients, etc

• Barrel work – cleaning, steaming, filling, emptying, topping, and emptying

• Tank work - racking, transferring/blending both juice and wine

• Sampling – obtain grape, juice, and/or wine samples as needed by the lab

• Follow all safety rules, regulations, and SOPs

• Potential to help with summer bottling

Requirements

• Passion for wine and winemaking; passion for food and coffee a plus.

• Positive attitude

• Previous harvest experience is a must and degree in winemaking is favorable

• Effective communication skills in English

• The ability to work long, flexible hours through busy harvest time

• Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs

• Forklift experience a plus

• Must be able to commit to working mid-August through late-November, potential to start earlier or extend through December

The successful applicant must provide their own transportation and some assistance may be provided to help find housing. Some harvest meals provided.

Lab positions also available.

Vinwood Cellars is located smack bang between the picturesque towns of Healdsburg and Geyserville in northern Sonoma County. Surrounded by vines, Vinwood is a large winery specializing in the production of Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux reds and America's #1 Chardonnay. Due to our diverse range of wines produced, harvest typically runs longer than usual.

We have a passionate team with a wealth of experience and are looking for individuals to join us for the upcoming harvest. If you are a fun-loving, energetic, hardworking wine enthusiast that thrives to work in a team environment we would love to hear from you.

Job Roles / Responsibilities

Working in an indoor / outdoor facility and reporting to directions given by the Cellarmaster and Winemakers, the successful applicant will have opportunities to perform the following:

• Red fermentation management – pump overs, rack & returns, temperatures

• Additions – yeast, acid, nutrients including calculations.

• The use of all cellar equipment (and most importantly) it's cleaning & sanitizing.

• Barrel work – filling, cleaning, racking and topping.

• Racking, transferring and the movement of juice and wine.

• Taking samples and helping the lab team when required.

• Forklift operation, moving barrels and case goods.

• Following and observing all safe cellar practices

• Special projects and experiments when required.

Requirements

• Previous harvest experience is preferred but not 100% necessary and a degree in winemaking/enology is favorable.

• Effective communication skills in English.

• The ability to work long hours through the busy harvest time.

• Ability to lift 50lbs as required.

The successful applicant must provide their own transportation while some assistance will be provided to help find housing. A weekly harvest lunch will also be enjoyed!

All applicants must pass a drug and physical test after receiving an offer of employment to be eligible to commence employment.

Position description

The General Cellar Worker performs a variety of tasks in the cellar including, but not limited to the following: Sorting red fruit, pump overs, punch-downs, additions, white and red pressing, racking and transfer of wine and juice, stacking barrels, operating a forklift, filling barrels and topping wine.

essential duties and responsibilities

• Cleaning, sanitizing and sterilizing all winery equipment.

• Racking and pumping of juice and wine; moving hoses and equipment.

• Red fermentation management – pump overs, punch-downs, delestage.

• Additions to juice/wine.

• Filling barrels.

• Operating cellar equipment like pumps, presses etc.

• Forklift operation, moving barrels and case goods.

• Following and observing all safe cellar practices.

• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

background and experience

The ability to communicate effectively with good skills in reading, writing and basic math are required. Must be able to read and interpret documents. Individuals selected for this position must be reliable, punctual and have a strong work ethic. Harvest time demands up to six days a week of work including daily overtime.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires the ability to reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, climb, stoop and kneel, and be able to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

WillaKenzie Estate is an ultra-premium winery located in Oregon's Willamette Valley. We meticulously farm 130 acres of Estate grown Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, and Chardonnay in the Yamhill-Carlton and Dundee Hills AVAs. Our modern and well-equipped gravity flow winery helps us to achieve our high-quality standards. We are passionate about our winemaking and hold true to our mantras of "Dirt Matters" and "People Matter". We are seeking hardworking individuals to help with our 2018 harvest.

Position Description

Under the general direction of the Assistant Winemaker, the General Winery Worker performs a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks such as cleaning and sanitizing tanks and other equipment, operating processing and press equipment, stacking barrels, operating a forklift, filling barrels, and topping wine.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works in a team environment

• Follows and observes all safe cellar practices

• Cleans and sanitizes all winery equipment and facilities

• Executes punch-downs, pump-overs, and pulses

• Racks, transfers, and pumps juice and wine

• Moves hoses and equipment

• Operates forklift: moves barrels, supplies, and goods

• Makes additions to juice and wine

• Assists with summer bottling operations

• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

• Procures and wears functional, yet imaginative Halloween costume

Background and Experience

The General Winery Worker can communicate effectively with proficiency in reading, writing, and basic math. They must be able to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules and procedures, and be able to read cellar work orders, count barrels, record times and dates. Workers in this position must be reliable, punctual, and have an eagerness to learn. Willingness to work flexible hours including overtime and varying shifts is a must.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires the ability to reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, and regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Vinwood Cellars

Position Title:

Harvest General Winery Worker

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks in the cellar such as operating crush and press equipment, stacking barrels, operating a forklift, filling barrels and topping wine. This position is under the general direction of the Cellarmaster, Winemaker, and Cellar Foreperson.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Cleaning, sanitizing and sterilizing all winery equipment and facilities

• Racking and pumping juice and wine, moving hoses and equipment

• Forklift operation, moving barrels and case goods

• Following and observing all safe cellar practices

• Perform equipment set-up duties

• Other duties as assigned by the Cellarmaster

Skills:

• Previous experience in a winery environment is preferred, but not required

• Forklift experience is preferred, but not required

• Must be able to follow and communicate verbal and written safety and work instructions in English

• This position requires good reading, writing and basic arithmetic skills

• Must be able to work safely around equipment electrical outlets and procedures

• The individual selected for this position must be reliable and possess a good work ethic

• Must be flexible and able to work any shift and overtime as needed during harvest

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.

A weekly harvest lunch will also be enjoyed!

All applicants must pass a drug and physical test to be eligible to commence employment.

Vinwood Cellars

Position Title:

Skilled Winery Worker

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks in the cellar such as operating crush and press equipment, stacking barrels, operating a forklift, filling barrels and topping wine. This position is under the general direction of the Cellarmaster, Winemaker, and Cellar Foreperson.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Cleaning, sanitizing and sterilizing all winery equipment and facilities

• Racking and pumping juice and wine, moving hoses and equipment

• Forklift operation, moving barrels and case goods

• Following and observing all safe cellar practices

• Perform equipment set-up duties

• Other duties as assigned by the Cellarmaster

Requirements:

• Must be able to perform the work assigned with little or no supervision

• Must be able to operate a hoist, crusher, press, centrifuge, chiller and filter

• May take a lead role during harvest

• Must be able to follow and communicate verbal and written safety and work instructions in English

• This position requires good reading, writing and basic arithmetic skills

• Must be able to work safely around equipment electrical outlets and procedures

• The individual selected for this position must be reliable and possess a good work ethic Must be flexible and able to work any shift and overtime as needed, especially during harvest

• This position requires the ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, climb, push and pull hoses, move barrels and regularly lift and carry 50 lbs.

A weekly harvest lunch will also be enjoyed!

All applicants must pass a drug and physical test to be eligible to commence employment.

Harvest Cellar positions

Jackson Family Wines Oakville

Napa Valley, CA

Job Description:

Have you ever thought about a career in wine?

No experience necessary, we will teach you!

The wine industry has lots of potential for career growth.

We have the following seasonal positions available:

Entry level Cellar Worker

Experienced Cellar Worker

High production Forklift Driver

We are part of the Jackson Family Wines team of wineries and we make wine for several brands, Freemark Abbey, Kendall-Jackson and La Crema.

Our mission is:

From the 1st grape to the last drop in the bottle, we are passionate about preserving the quality delivered by the vineyard team.

We

• Use our diversity as a strength.

• Respect one another, cultivate a positive attitude and stay open minded.

• Pride ourselves as leaders and teachers in safety, quality winemaking, innovation and resource conservation.

• Challenge each other to learn every day and to bring passion and enthusiasm to each job.

• Work as one team.

• Recognize individual and team accomplishment at all levels of the team

Job Roles / Responsibilities

Working in an indoor / outdoor facility and reporting to directions given by the Cellar Master and Forepersons, the successful applicant will have opportunities to learn the following:

Following and observing all safe cellar practices

Red fermentation management – pump overs, rack & returns.

The use of all cellar equipment (and most importantly) it's cleaning & sanitizing.

Barrel work – filling, racking and topping.

Racking, transferring and the movement of juice and wine.

Requirements

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis, work standing up and walk on concrete surfaces for extended periods of time. The position requires repetitive squatting and strenuous pulling and pushing of hoses and pumps. Cellar workers must be able to work any shift and overtime because the work load is heavy during the harvest season, typically August through November. Wearing contact lenses is prohibited for Safety reason. Must be able to work safely around equipment, electrical outlets and chemicals.

All applicants must pass a drug and physical test after receiving an offer of employment to be eligible to commence employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cellar Duties (95%):

• Barrels: transport, wash, fill, empty, top, identify accurately on work order

• Sanitize tanks, hoses, press, pumps, and crush equipment

• Inspect, measure partial tanks, gas headspaces

• Follow Safety Procedures: Confined Space, tank entry, fall protection, respiratory, slips and falls

• Measure, weigh, and make additions of chemicals

• Clean floors with the pressure washer

• Clean tanks, walls & crush equipment

• Operate pumps, hoses, barrel steamer, barrel washer, ozone machine, crush equipment

• Evaluate fruit quality on the sorting table

• Check oxygen levels in tanks

• Pump over and punch down fermenting tanks

• Removal of pomace from fermentation tanks

• Laboratory Duties (5%):

• Obtain samples requested from production staff

• Experimental monitoring and report

• Take samples of grapes, juice or wine as requested from bins, barrels, tanks, or bottles.

• Record analysis correctly

• Alert supervisor to any abnormal results or those that might risk wine quality

• Monitor equipment, calibrate, notify supervisor if out of specifications

• Understand MSDS information sheets, hazardous material handling, wear PPE

• Respect all safety policies and procedures; insure correct operating status of safety equipment

• Weigh, measure, using scale, volumetric pipettes or flasks, graduated cylinders

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Job Requirements:
detail-oriented, curious, scientific perspective, open minded, good relationship and teamwork ability

Education/Experience: BS Degree in Fermentation Science or related International equivalent preferred; or up to three years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of one year's cellar experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Analytical Skills

• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.

• Autonomy

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Communication, Oral

• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

• Creative

• Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.

• Deductive Reasoning

• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

• Detail Oriented

• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

• Honesty / Integrity

• Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

• Initiative

• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.

• Reliability

• The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

• Safety Awareness and Accountability

• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety, be responsible for personal safety and safety of others, adhere to company policies and procedures.

Physical Demands:

N (Not Applicable)

• Activity is not applicable to this occupation

O (Occasionally)

• Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5+hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

• Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5-5.5+ hrs/day)

C(Constantly)

• Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Stand – O, Walk – O, Sit – O, Handling/Fingering – O, Reaching Outward – O, Reaching Above Shoulder – O, Climb – O, Crawl – N, Squat or Kneel –O, Bend – O, Working at the computer

• O

Lift/Carry
10 lbs or Less, F
11 – 20 lbs, F
21 – 50 lbs, F
51 – 100 lbs, O

Over 100 lbs, N

Push/Pull
12 lbs or Less, F
13-25 lbs, F
26-40 lbs, O
41-100 lbs, O

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance)

Sense of Sound (i.e. Machinery/tractor sounds)

Sense of Touch

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Steel toe boots, safety glasses)

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud. Employee works around dangerous, automatic machinery.

Other:

• Must be certified to drive/operate a forklift; in house training and certification will be completed as necessary to comply with Cal-OSHA regulations.

• Valid U.S. Driver's License and clean DMV record required (if applicable)

• Forklift License or knowledge is a preferred but not essential

• English and Spanish skills preferred (Bilingual)

• Wine knowledge preferred

• Must be able to lift and carry heavy objects of 40 pounds (1 case of wine)