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Farm Worker
- Country: United States
- Visa type: H-2A
- Job ID: (Open on offer list)
- Employer name: Confidential
- Employees needed: 49
- E-mail (employer): Confidential
- E-mail (agent): Confidential
- Phone: Confidential
- Agent phone: Confidential
- Working hours per week: 40
- Wage: 18.71 USD / Hour
- OFLC Certification: FULL CERTIFICATION
- Start date: 01/11/2026
- End date: 11/11/2026
- Process date: 02/09/2026 21:00:00
- Submit date: Confidential
- Offer description:
General Field/Vineyard Laborer The worker performs below tasks during the months prior to harvest. Harvest may start in July and end in November. These tasks require a certain amount of experience and skill. They are done under the direction of the Vineyard Foreman. These duties will include the following: PRUNING. This consists of pruning the old canes from the vines using a pair of one or two-handed shear. TYING: This consists of tying the vine stock and young vines onto the existing wire using twine or a special tape. This requires fast-paced manipulation with both hands. The employee may also assist in setting trellises and wire. SUCKERING: This consists of removing excess vine shoots. The suckering is done to leave only a desired number of shoots on the vines. This is done with a shovel to cut off unwanted growth from the lower part of the vine. Requires frequent stooping, and forceful grasping with both hands. THINNING: This consists of pulling unwanted leaves to promote grape clusters color and growth. This is done by hand. Requires fast-paced manipulation with both hands. TIPPING: It consists of thinning the grapes clusters to promote the growth of the grapes left on the cluster. This may be done by hand or with a pair of shears. Requires fast-paced manipulation with both hands. HARVESTING: This consists of clipping grapes from the vines using one-handed shears. The employee will place the grapes in a tub or a crate as he goes through the vines. Full crates may be carried to the end of the row by the Picker or by other workers. Additional Duties: The employee may also do work related to vineyard development. This will require the following physical activities: Shoveling dirt. Lifting, to load and unload supplies and materials. Clean-up work including light and heavy debris. During the spraying season the employee may be trained in pest-control duties. This will require the Laborer to spray vines wearing a 30 to 40-pound spray backpack. The Sprayers undergo a physical test including a respiratory fit test. Workers may be asked to operate farm equipment such as ATV's or tractors as needed.