Seasonal Sugar Sampler - Benziger

The Wine Group • Harvest/Temp • Glen Ellen, California, United States • $21 / hour • 1w ago

An industry leader, The Wine Group is one of the world’s foremost producers of award-winning wines across more than 60 wine brands and many winery facilities in California, New York, and Australia. Headquartered in Livermore, California, TWG is an industry innovator when it comes to developing, marketing, and selling wine brands beloved by consumers around the world, including Cupcake, Franzia, Benziger, Imagery, Tribute, 7 Deadly, Cooper & Thief, The Dreaming Tree, Charles Smith Wines, and more. The Wine Group believes in producing wine using sustainable and earth-friendly practices to foster healthy land and agriculture for generations to come. The company demonstrates environmental stewardship through its commitment to clean energy and by ensuring that all its owned vineyards are certified sustainable or biodynamic. To learn more, please visit: www.thewinegroup.com.

JOB SUMMARY

The Seasonal Sugar Tester reports to the Grower Relations Field Representative and requires significant travel to a wide variety of vineyards. Collecting grape samples and performing basic analysis during the Harvest Season.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Collecting Grape Samples at various vineyards.
Grape Maturity analysis and/or sample preparation.
Deliver Grape sample to lab daily.
Vineyard and grape health monitoring.
Provide support to lab personnel as needed.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

This job description reflects management’s assignment of general functions; it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience, a plus.
Basic Math Skills
Good written and verbal communications skills
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Must be dependable and flexible to work varying shifts, overtime, and weekends.
Must have reliable transportation (will be given mileage reimbursement)
Must have a valid driver’s license and proof auto insurance.
Support and model all company procedures and policies Embrace and demonstrate The Wine Group’s Values, Long-Term sustainable Value Creation, Relentlessly Entrepreneurial People and Responsible and Trustworthy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Position requires significant travel between vineyards.
Must be able to walk and/or drive for long periods of time.
Primary work activities are in the environment elements.
Employee is exposed to wet or humid conditions.
Exposed to inclement seasonal weather, summer heat, cold weather, rain.
May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, farming chemicals and fertilizers.

COMPENSATION

Hourly Pay Rate Posted: $21.00/hr.

At The Wine Group, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.

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