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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

27

Job Duties:

Strawberry harvesting, cutting runners, cutting dead fruit stems, old fruit or dead plant material, soil preparation, planting. Pick fruit according to size, color, shape and degree of maturity.  May use handheld knife and/or cannery ring.  TOOLS: Any required tools, supplies, and equipment will be provided at no charge HOURS VARY: M-S 6:30a/7 - 12 noon, 3-4pm PIECE RATE: 1.25/box - (market) - 2.00/box (cannery) minimum, varies dependent upon production availability OVERTIME: Employer will pay overtime to the workers who work more than 8 hours per day and/or over 40 hours per week, more than 8 hours on any given workday, and double the pay for the first 8 hours on the seventh day of work and after 12 hours of work. ADDITIONAL HOURS: Additional, non-compulsory work may be offered, including on holidays. WORKERS COMPENSATION: Employer guarantees to maintain coverage throughout the entire contract period. Workers must notify immediate foreman and/or supervisor in case of injury within 30 days. Workers Compensation is free of charge to employee. DRIVING: Any workers operating vans under employer direction will be compensated the established minimum hourly wage for their time spent driving. COVID: Employer will comply with the most restrictive Covid-19 regulations including local, state and federal guidelines. A CDC-approved COVID Vaccine is required for workers staying in employer-provided housing ONLY. Workers staying in close quarters are susceptible to cross-contamination risk. HOUSING: Provided at no charge to worker. MEALS: Workers will prepare their own meals. Employer will provide weekly runs to store each week. TRANSPORTATION: Employer will provide transportation to all worksite locations. See attached job order for any/additional worksite location(s). Workers are not required to use employer-provided transportation. Employer is not liable for the welfare of any worker who chooses their own means of transportation. State ID: 054-0161-7

Job Classification:

45-2092.02 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Production Requirement: Min 60 boxes/day (for market) at peak; min 50 boxes/day (for cannery) Workers are provided a two-day break-in period to acclimate to the demands of the job. Workers must be physically fit to perform job duties without succumbing to excessive exhaustion after break-in period. Workers will be provided safety training and will be expected to handle tools/equipment safely and carefully so as to avoid crop damage and to protect the worker from potential injury. Extensive pushing, pulling, walking, lifting, standing, stooping, Must tolerate extreme temperatures. Must report to work sober. May be subjected to and must pass post-employment, employer-paid drug test. Workers under the influence of drugs or alcohol pose a safety threat to themselves and other workers and cause liability for the employer.

Number of Hours Per Week:

35

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

6:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Hill Top Produce, Inc.

Location:

Santa Maria, CA 93455

Worksite

Address:

1141 Tama Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93455

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-22021-844840

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

1.25/box - (market) - 2.00/box (cannery) minimum, varies dependent upon on productivity and variety and market

Date Posted:

2/14/2022

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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