Harvest Temp - Grower Relations

Delicato Family Wines•Manteca, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role is primarily responsible for monitoring grower vineyards to meet specific program objectives. Accountable for providing viticulture information necessary for grape assessments, and guidance to growers.

Requirements

Some college work in Viticulture, Enology, or related field.
Experience working in agricultural field with comparable hands-on practical experience preferred.
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Must be detail and multi-task oriented
Proficient in the use of MS Office based environment, (Word, Outlook, Excel and other software applications).
Familiarization with winemaking regions, appellations, varieties, climates, terroir, and how they relate to variation of growing practices
Thorough understanding of viticulture and winemaking
Ability to work in a fast paced dynamic environment
Must be willing to follow and lead when necessary
Follow direction and lead others by example
Must be able to work flexible hours, days, and shifts during harvest, including early morning hours and some weekends
Must be able to walk and travel through vineyards (uneven terrain)

Responsibilities

Monitors grower vineyards for pests, diseases, fruit soundness, and other cultural practices associate with viticulture
Monitors grower harvest, as needed and collects maturity samples during harvest
Maintains GPS units, vineyard map books, and ArcView/Vineyard Block Information Systems
Coordinates grape sample processing through the North Coast facility
Ensures all DFW safety and other policies are implemented and adhered to.
Monitors inventory of half ton macro bins
Provides administrative/clerical support as needed, i.e. word processing, filing, phone, email, report maintenance, and calendar coordination