Vineyard Harvest Staff - Seasonal

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Current Biltmore employees: If you are interested in working Vineyard Harvest shifts, please apply and then contact Human Resources to let us know of your interest. Overtime is not available for current employees participating in Harvest.

Please note this is a seasonal position, with an expected end date no later than November 1, 2026. This role requires extensive manual and physical labor and is performed outdoors.

Based on performance and business needs, seasonal employees may have the opportunity to be considered for a more permanent position at the end of the season, if one is available.

The starting pay rate for this position is $16.32/hour.

Harvest Bonus: Employees who work a minimum of 150 Harvest hours through November 1, 2026 will be eligible to receive a $650 bonus at the end of the season.

Schedule: Seasonal Vineyard Harvest Staff will work 3-5 days per week, primarily Monday-Friday between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm., with occasional weekend work. Hours and schedules may vary based on weather and Harvest needs.

Job Summary:

Vineyard Harvest Workers will provide general support to the Vineyard team during the harvest season (generally August – November, weather dependent).

Duties may include, but are not limited to:  picking grapes; cleaning and inspecting fruit; and collecting and organizing grape clusters for transport. Harvest workers also provide general assistance and support for leadership, the department, and the company.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Cut the clusters off the vines.
2. Clean the fruit if it has rot or other damage.
3. Put the clusters into picking lugs.
4. Dump the lugs into large bins.
5. Wash equipment and picking shears.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Leaf removal if necessary to find fruit.
2. Move lugs if needed to pick into.
3. Drive trucks if approved to do so.
4. Sharpen picking shears daily.
5. General assistance and support of vineyard operations and other duties as assigned.

1. Previous experience working in a vineyard is preferred.  
2. Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.
3. Good verbal communication skills.
4. Proven commitment to delivering world-class service (internally and externally).
5. Ability to multitask effectively and work both independently and as part of a dynamic team.
6. Must be able to take initiative and exercise good judgment.
7. Must be able to safely and effectively operate and use small tools and equipment (pruning and picking shears, etc.).
8. Must be at least 18 years of age.  

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
2. Must be able to kneel, stoop, bend, reach overhead, and below.
3. Manual dexterity to operate small tools and equipment.
4. Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time – often up to eight (8) hours a day or more.
5. Ability to work outside in all types of weather with fluctuations in temperature and conditions.