Seasonal Crop Farmworker

Seasonal Crop Farmworker at Redwood Empire Vineyard Management, Inc. in Yorkville, CA.

General Field/Vineyard Laborer The worker performs below tasks during the months prior to harvest. Harvest may start in July and end in November. These tasks require a certain amount of experience and skill. They are done under the direction of the Vineyard Foreman. These duties will include the following: PRUNING. This consists of pruning the old canes from the vines using a pair of one or two-handed shear. TYING: This consists of tying the vine stock and young vines onto the existing wire using twine or a special tape. This requires fast-paced manipulation with both hands. The employee may also assist in setting trellises and wire. SUCKERING: This consists of removing excess vine shoots. The suckering is done to leave only a desired number of shoots on the vines. This is done with a shovel to cut off unwanted growth from the lower part of the vine. Requires frequent stooping, and forceful grasping with both hands. LEAF PULLING: This consists of pulling unwanted leaves to promote grape clusters color and growth. This is done by hand. Requires fast-paced manipulation with both hands. THINNING: It consists of thinning the grapes clusters to promote the growth of the grapes left on the cluster. This may be done by hand or with a pair of shears. Requires fast-paced manipulation with both hands. HARVESTING: This consists of clipping grapes from the vines using one-handed shears. The employee will place the grapes in a tub or a crate as he goes through the vines. Full crates may be carried to the end of the row by the Picker or by other workers. Additional Duties: The employee may also do work related to vineyard development. This will require the following physical activities: Shoveling dirt. Lifting, to load and unload supplies and materials. Clean-up work including light and heavy debris, cleaning tubes and totes, as well as equipment. General clean-up at job sites varying from barns to roadways. During the spraying season the employee may be trained in pest-control duties. This will require the Laborer to spray vines wearing a 30 to 40-pound spray backpack. The Sprayers undergo a physical test including a respiratory fit test. Workers may be asked to operate farm equipment such as ATV's or tractors as needed, and workers may be asked to assist with general repairs of equipment. The employees may be asked to sand or paint equipment or be asked to perform general repairs as needed. The employees may also be asked to irrigate or perform small maintenance on irrigation water lines.

Work begins January 5, 2027 and ends November 5, 2027.

Pay is $19.75 per hour.

Housing is provided.

Typical schedule: about 40 hours per week.