Jobs in Ripon, CA

About The Position

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

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with generous company match
• discretionary profit sharing
• paid time off (PTO)
• paid holidays
• wine & merchandise discounts
• tuition reimbursement
• gym discounts