Seasonal Lead Sugar Sampler - Madera

The Wine Group (TWG) is a leading producer of award-winning wines and alcoholic beverages across 120+ brands. With operations in California, New York and Australia, TWG is an innovator in developing and marketing brands beloved by consumers globally, including Cupcake, Franzia, Benziger, Imagery, Tribute, Chloe, Meiomi, Cooks, 7 Deadly, Cooper & Thief, and more. We produce our products using sustainable practices to create delicious beverages that people can feel good about. Visit us at www.thewinegroup.com.


JOB SUMMARY

The Seasonal Lead Sugar Tester reports to the Grower Relations Field Representative and requires significant travel to a wide variety of vineyards. This person will be collecting grape samples and performing basic analysis during the Harvest Season, as well as overseeing the training of Sugar Testers in designated areas and other duties deemed necessary by the Grape Representative during the harvest season.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in training of Sugar Testers.
• Collects grape samples at various vineyards.
• Grape maturity analysis and / or sample preparation.
• Delivers grape samples to lab daily.
• Vineyard and grape health monitoring.
• Provides support to lab personnel as needed.
• Produce weekly/daily grape sampling schedules.
• Communicate any change too existing maps.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Working with Grower Relations Intern(s).
• This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not restrict the tasks management needs to be accomplished.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2 years sugar sampling experience.
• Basic math skills.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be dependable and work flexible hours, and possible Saturdays.
• Own reliable personal transportation (will be given mileage reimbursement).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of 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 & 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.
• 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.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, standing, and twisting.
• Primary work activities are outside environment.

COMPENSATION

• Hourly Pay Rate Posted: $22.00/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.