Shire Jobs

Anticipated period of employment: 03/17/2025 to 01/17/2026.

Three months of farmwork experience required. Work outside in inclement weather conditions including extreme temperatures and in areas where briers, poison ivy, insects and small varmint such as mice and ground hogs will be encountered. Crouch, reach, bend, and sit for extended periods of time. Lift, carry and load up to 50 pounds. Drug testing is conducted post-hire at the employer's expense and is not part of the interview process.

Crops/Commodities: Grapes. General activities include, but are not limited to the following: Plant, cultivate, harvest, grade, clean and pack grapes. Manage vineyard canopy to permit light and air circulation. Thin fruit and remove shoots, leaves and vines. Transplant and train vines by positioning shoots in trellis. Perform vineyard maintenance activities including but not limited to weed control and trellis installation and repair. Install and maintain bird netting. Hand harvest grapes of correct size, color and ripeness. Do not detach stem from grape in harvest process. Worker will place grapes or grape clusters into harvest container until the correct level of fullness is reached. Worker will carry container to designated location for emptying or exchange with empty container. Worker will return to row and repeat process. Worker will not damage grapevine or grapes. Worker will clean grapes as shown, discarding damaged grapes and place appropriate amount of product into package, seal and stack. Sort, count, check, weigh, stack, unstack and mark boxes/flats. Some grapes will be taken to the winery and dumped into a crusher. Assist/move harvested fruit from field to processing area. Prepare fields. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Will perform general maintenance and indoor tasks or post-harvest activities when outdoor vineyard work is not available (all such activities will be performed incident to or in conjunction with vineyard operation). Identify and remove the proper canes and vines while retaining the fruiting wood and renewal spurs. Must consistently utilize pruning practices that assure vine balance and preserve vine health. Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Mow fields and maintain grounds surrounding the vineyard. Lift, carry, and load/unload products, materials and/or supplies. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Repair fences, build and repair grapevine trellis systemsSee ETA 790/790A for a complete job description.

Only workers meeting all qualifications on the job order should be referred by the Job Service Office. Interested candidates must contact their local employment office to receive a copy of the job order (ETA 790/790A) and applicable attachments. Once the applicant has a copy of the job contract Employer accepts referrals and applicants from all sources. Interview required. Employer's agent conducts interviews by phone at time of inquiry or within a reasonable time thereafter. Interviews conducted at no cost to applicants, whether via phone or in-person. Contact Employer's agent Monday through Friday during the hours of 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET. If unavailable, contact employer directly during the hours of 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET. Employer Agent: AgWorks H2

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