Grape/Sugar Sampler

Job Description

Company Summary

If you have taken a moment to unwind with a bottle of beer, toast with glass of wine, or celebrate with a cocktail, chances are that you have shared that moment with Constellation Brands.  We are passionate producers of iconic beer, wine and spirits brands that consumers love.  From Corona Extra to Robert Mondavi Wines, to SVEKDA Vodka, we produce over 100 premium brands with sales in nearly 100 countries, making us the number one multi-category beverage alcohol company in the U.S.

Position Summary

Seasonal/temporary position - Under the direction of the Grower Relations Manager, obtains, processes, and submits grape samples from Grower’s vineyards to winery labs.

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for following established sampling and processing procedures accurately and in a timely manner.

• Must know/learn location of vineyard sample blocks and independently schedule own route from a daily assignment list.

• Must note and. Communicate vineyard conditions to Grower Relations Manager

• May include record keeping/reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school education/viticulture or agriculture coursework preferred.

• Ability to do basic math, use email, Excel and phone app, and read/follow a map.

• Good verbal and written English communication skills; able to keep neat and accurate records.

• Reliable and Organized.

• Must have a valid Driver’s license and a clean DMV record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous viticulture experience/familiarity with vineyard or agricultural environment

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work well outdoors in prolonged and potentially hot or inclement conditions.

• Ability to spend long periods of time standing & walking over rough or uneven terrain, bending, or crouching in vineyards.

• Ability to climb stairs and lift 30 lbs.

• Able to work a flexible schedule including possible overtime as requested in order to accommodate the needs of harvest operations.

• Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision.  

The salary range for this role is:

$19.00 - $21.00 an hour

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Location

St. Helena, California

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Operations and Production

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).