Ag Tech Operator - Monterey
Ag Tech Operator - Monterey
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About Us
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is one of the worlds largest wine companies and we are proud of our Treasury Americas portfolio of brands that have tremendous heritage rich quality and a reputation for excellence across the globe. At TWE we are led everyday by our purpose Boldly Cultivating. We are boldly cultivating value through our brands wine people & environment for enriched & joyful communities.
At TWE we cultivate our teams to be their very best. And in turn our people push us to make bigger and bolder decisions. Our focus on Boldly Cultivating unites us as a global team and fuels our vision to become the worlds most desirable luxury wine company known for the experiences we create for our consumers customers partners suppliers and our people.
About the Role
An AgTech Operator is passionate about farming and interested in making a ground level difference by bringing innovation and technology to the next generation of farming. An operator at heart who is action and solutionoriented; adept enough to manage realtime troubleshooting and thoughtful enough to ask the questions/get the feedback needed. Able to understand how farming and technology interact and support field trials defining refining future farming practices and responsible for the safe and efficient operation of advanced equipment associated implements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Solid understanding of vineyard operations and associated agricultural equipment and practices
- Participation in the integration of viticulture best practice and new technology (e.g. alternative fuels remote operated semiautonomous new software etc) to advance current farming practices.
- Participation in the development and implementation site work program with a focus on ensuring operational quality employee safety and ensuring key HSE objectives are attained
- Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of tractors RTVs and associated implements in the performance of tasks set out for them by Managers and Foremen of Treasury Wine Estates (TWE).
- Performs daily prestart inspections and routine maintenance including but not limited to: fuel fluids levels lubrication tire pressure lug nuts safety guards seat belts three point linkage draw bar lights and gauges.
- Maintain documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily/job basis
- Identifies and provide clear communication on machine statuses when there may be mechanical problems associated with equipment or environment communicating problems to Managers Foremen and Mechanics.
- Operates tractors properly with attached or towed equipment safely and accurately in open fields and confined vineyards with varied terrain avoiding damage to equip property fellow workers and public.
- Responsible for complete and accurate record keeping of all service and maintenance performed.
- Handles agricultural materials such as pesticides and other agricultural chemicals using tractor equipment in a safe manner.
- Performs end of day clean up and maintenance
- Provides timely and comprehensive feedback to team and manager to better enhance performance and efficiency of critical path equipment.
- Familiarizes themselves with the safety standards and requirements applicable to their role.
- Participates in plant maintenance and safety procedures: Change Management SOPs Risk Assessments and Training.
- Properly uses all of the required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for specific tasks (i.e. hard hats gloves reflective vests safety boots chemical aprons safety glasses etc.
- Pesticide mixing loading and application with completed training.
- Fertilizer mixing loading and application with completed training.
- Forklift operation with completed training.
- Available for flexible and seasonal work hours determined to be necessary by Managers; Seasonal variations may include overtime and rotating shift work including weekends and nights.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude and thoughtful of assigned tasks.
About You
- You have a valid CA Driver Licence
- You understand and ability to use smartphones computers and other technology
- You have written and verbal communication skills
- You have knowledge of vineyard equipment
- Your personal attributes: attention to detail efficiency problem solving planning and organization and team player
- You are selfmotivated and ability to monitor time effectively.
- You can work independently and make sound decisions.
- You can work variable seasonal shifts and overtime as required.
- You can travel occasionally to regional locations; clear driving record/license.
Why youll love it here
- Our culture is built on bringing our whole selves being courageous and delivering together its our DNA and the heart of who we are at TWE.
- We prioritise your growth with access to global career opportunities and structured programs designed to support your health wellbeing and careerdevelopment.
- Enjoy the worlds most desirable wines through our generous employee product allowance
- Competitive benefits package including Medical Dental and Vision Paid Time Off (vacation sick time and holidays) 401K with company match and much more!
- Plus youll get an extra day off each year with your TWEforME Day a day to spend however you choose!
It takes all varietals!
At TWE we proudly celebrate diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the consumers who enjoy our products.
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age race color religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin or disability. If you require any assistance to be included in our process please contact quoting the job title and reference number.
Pay Transparency Disclosure: The base pay range offered for this position is $24 to $26 per hour. These figures represent what we reasonably expect to pay for this position but the actual compensation offered will depend upon numerous jobrelated factors including but not limited to candidate qualifications skills experience education location and alignment with market data. Our expectation is that the incumbent will work out ofCentral Coast CA.If the incumbent works out of another location the wage rate may fall above or below this range. Treasury reserves the right to modify the range in the future.
How to apply
We do move quickly at TWE and continually review applications so if you dont want to miss out apply today.
Employment Type
Full-Time
