Vineyard Foreman
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Wellington,
Ontario
Keint-he Vineyard Foreman Job Description
Key Responsibities:
· Carry out all vineyard activities as directed by the Winemaker.
· Actively maintain all vineyard equipment and machinery, including a maintenance log of all scheduled and non-scheduled repairs.
· Communicate with the winemaker clearly when he is off site, with regular updates and reporting.
· Report any hazards or safety concerns to the winemaker.
· Maintain all Winery properties and ensure they are always in good appearance.
· Supervision of seasonal vineyard staff.
Vineyard Duties:
· Maintain records for spray application, maintenance schedules and activities, staff hours and activities etc.
· Supervise seasonal vineyard workers on a daily basis, and work with the winemaker to ensure all work is being done efficiently and to the desired standards.
· Carry out all tractor work as required throughout the season.
· Operate all vineyard machinery and equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
· Evaluate/monitor wines on a regular basis.
· Allocate staff effectively between tasks to ensure work priorities are being completed in a timely manner.
· Maintain all vineyard trellises.
Winery Duties:
· Assist with the processing of grapes at harvest, including operating equipment, cleaning, and supervision of grape sorters.
· Forklift operation.
· Other harvest specific duties as required.
Other:
· Keep the Winery property driveway and entrance snow plowed and de-iced in winter.
· Keep all winery properties clean of garbage, tidy, well maintained and in good appearance.
· Ensure the migrant worker house is in good condition at all times.
· Look after migrant workers, including driving them for weekly shopping trips, bank visits, monitor their morale and help with other care as needed.
· Other duties as required.
Dependent upon experience.