Folino Estate is looking for an outstanding Farmhand / Vineyard Worker - personality with a passion to collaborate, bring culture and manage our extraordinary talent! We are looking to hire a hard-working, self-motivated, and high-energy individual to join our team. This position requires an employee to be a self-starter and independent. 

The Farmhand / Vineyard Worker will ensure compliance with country standards and maintain a high level of vine health and vineyard integrity.

Responsibilities:

Included but not limited to the following.

• The Company reserves the right to add to, delete, change or modify the essential duties and responsibilities at any time. 
• Establish vineyards, pruning, tape trunks and canes, cluster thinning, leaf pulling
• Green fruit removal
• Help with installation of nets
• Hedging 2-3 times a year
• Lateral removal 1-2 times a year
• Estimate crop load
• Harvest grapes
• Spraying pesticides and maintaining the vineyard

Physical Requirements and Skills:

• Able to work ten hour-plus shifts, with extended standing/walking. 
• Capable of lifting materials and/or product up to 50 pounds or more. 
• Able to work in varying weather conditions 
• Great time-management skills with the ability to multitask.
• Great interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across a multi-company organization.
• Sense of ownership and pride in personal performance and its impact on the success of Folino Estate.
• The ability to encourage co-workers to adhere to the standards of Folino Estate. 

Required Qualifications:

• Vineyard or farm hand experience 
• Must have experience driving a tractor
• Pesticide license is a plus, but must be willing to acquire it
• Solid track record of success in previous assignments demonstrating upward career tracking. 
• Strong communication skills, bilingual in Spanish and/or Italian is a plus, but not required. 
• Must be dependable, reliable, and self-motivated.

Benefits/Perks:

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical insurance options
• Company dining program
• Clear path for growth and career advancement