Intern - Harvest Grower Relations
Company: Delicato Family Wines
Location: Manteca
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Position Purpose
Under general supervision, the Grower Relations Intern 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.
Essential Duties
- 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 DFWsafety and other policies are implemented and
adhered to.
- Monitors inventory of half ton macro bins
*Other duties may be assigned
Non-Essential Duties
- Provides administrative/clerical support as needed, i.e. word
processing, filing, phone, email, report maintenance, and calendar
coordination
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience
- Some college work in Viticulture, Enology, or related field.
Experience working in agricultural field with comparable hands-on
practical experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 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)
Certificates and Licenses
- Acceptable driving history with valid Driver's License
Working Conditions
- Uneven terrain in vineyard environment
- Protected Heights
- Drives Company assigned vehicle for work purposes only
- Exposed to dust, fumes and gases, and other vineyard hazards,
such as pesticide exposure, reptiles and/or insects
Work Standards
- Acts in a manner reflective of the Company culture of High
Moral Standards, Innovation and Continuous Evolution, Trust in
Team, Continuous Improvement, and Sustainable
Relationships
- Communicates, interacts, and works effectively with others;
receptive to feedback and coaching; voices concerns in a
constructive manner
- Demonstrates commitment to safety first; communicates safety
concerns; promotes a safe work environment based on established
safety standards and training
- Follows all Company policies and procedures
Additional Comments
Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of
the position at any time.
California Pay Transparency Disclaimer: This is a Non-Exempt
position. The pay range for this position is $20.00 to $22.00. It
is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of
the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be
contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to
the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal
equity and alignment with market data.
Delicato Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Keywords: Delicato Family Wines, Elk Grove , Intern - Harvest Grower Relations, Other , Manteca, California
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