Full-time Vineyard Operator
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Ivanhoe Wines
525 Marrowbone Rd, Pokolbin,
South Australia
Description
About the role
We are looking to hire a Full-time Vineyard Operator to join our Ivanhoe Wines Vineyard team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in growing premium fruit.
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct tractor and machinery operations, including pruning, slashing, spraying, assisting with harvesting operations, mowing and other duties as required.
- Engage in hands-on vineyard work to ensure the highest quality standards
- Assist with the ongoing maintenance of the property
About you
You are a hard working and enthusiastic person, who enjoys working as part of a team, as well as working autonomously.
You will also have the following:
- A no job is too small attitude and strong work ethic
- Strong communication skills
- Previous experience working in viticulture or agriculture is highly advantageous
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
The ideal candidates will have:
- Previous vineyard experience
- Current Driver’s License
- Forklift License
- Chemical handling certificate or willing to obtain
- Experienced in machinery / tractor operations on steep terrain
- Flexibility during vintage (night and weekend work is required)
- Physically fit with the ability to perform manual handling tasks.
This position suits applicants who enjoy working outdoors, being an integral member of a dynamic team and working to a high standard. The ideal candidate will possess good numeracy, literacy, communication, and record keeping skills and be able to demonstrate excellent time management, problem solving and initiative. The ability to abide by and contribute to safe work procedures is required.
Supervised and autonomous tasks are in the areas of:
- Vine Management, including pruning, training and canopy management
- Monitoring for vine pest & disease issues
- Harvesting operations
- Machinery operations
- Irrigation & Trellis - monitoring and repairs
- Chemical application and recording processes
