Vineyard Operator - North Eastern Victoria Apply now Job no: 967363
Work type: Full time
Location: Rutherglen
Categories: Morris Wines is recognised globally for its Fortified wines with Muscat and traditional Port varieties featuring heavily in the plantings that age from 5 – 80 years in age. The previously dry grown vineyard, recently having irrigation added to drive both vine health and stable production! Morris is also the distillation hub for the very popular Morris Whisky.
Our North-Eastern Victoria Viticulture team is looking for a Vineyard Operator! Based at Morris of Rutherglen, and no experience required, you will be working closely with the Vineyard Assistant Manager carrying out vineyard operations efficiently and effectively!
Duties include:
Carrying out herbicide, fungicide & insecticide programs, including pest and disease; and weed controlConduct irrigation activities as per the irrigation schedule; including fertigation, maintenance of the irrigation systems, drip conversions & applying information from the soil moisture measuring devices.Maintain and operate all plant and machinery in accordance with safe operating procedures and policiesComplete soil works, fertilisation, propagation, trellising, planting and vine development activitiesComplete re-planting or re-trellising activitiesConduct vine pruning activities both manual and machineCarry out both machine and hand harvesting activitiesThe successful candidate will need to have a can-do attitude, strong attention to detail and be prepared to work out of normal hours when seasonal demand requires.
Current chemical certificate and forklift licence is not essential but is desirable!
All selected applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical which includes a drug and alcohol test.
Advertised: 28 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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