About

• Description
• Summary
• We are a premium wine company headquartered in Texas and encompassing six industry-leading brands: William Chris, Lost Draw, Skeleton Key, Grower Project, Yes We Can Wine/Sway Rosé, and our newest brand in the portfolio, Uplift Vineyard. We don’t follow trends; we create them. We are the leading-producer of Texas-grown wine, we’re on a strong trajectory for future growth and brand expansion, and we are looking for ways to share a piece of our world with more people.
• A vineyard assistant will help support the vineyard labor crew with a variety of responsibilities ranging from operating vineyard equipment to manually manipulating vines.
• Requirements
• Essential functions
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• All aspects of viticultural work in and around the vineyard sites
• Communication ability
• Ability to work outside in a wide range of weather conditions
• Works with vineyard contractors/seasonal workers as directed by vineyard manager
• Follow all William Chris Vineyards policies and procedures
• Cleans and maintains equipment for proper and safe working condition
• Versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work in a fast pace and growing company
• Operate heavy machinery such as tractors, skid steers, forklifts, etc.
• Other duties
• Other duties as assigned
• Competencies
• Comfortable working independently and in a team environment
• Ability to learn wide variety of tasks
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Professional attitude and strong work ethic
• Supervisory responsibilities
• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
• Work environment
• Outdoors (non-air-conditioned, various locations)
• Physical demands
• Ability to negotiate uneven, outdoor surfaces
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. repeatedly
• Walk, kneel, bend and stand for long periods of time
• Travel and remote work
• This position will require occasional travel to off-site locations, but does not require overnight travel except on occasion for events or training
• Required education and experience
• Must be able to read and write.
• Preferred education and experience
• High school/GED
• TABC and Food certification preferred (we can provide this course)
• Additional eligibility requirements
• Must be a self-starter and complete duties, tasks, and projects with little or no supervision
• Work authorization
• This job is not eligible for visa sponsorship
• It is the policy of William Chris Wine Company to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
• Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.