SeasonalJobs.dol.gov

Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

465

Job Duties:

All work is performed in the field on the farm. This job includes a variety of manual labor tasks, including but not limited to: tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Workers must be able to perform manual activities with accuracy and efficiency. Crops grown on the farm include Strawberries. Worker cannot be color blind due to the need to distinguish colors of crops for proper ripeness and maturity. They must be able to use shears, clippers, and other agricultural tools. Worker will assist in loading/unloading crops or materials, weighing up to and including 25lbs. Workers must be able to lift such weights to a height of five (5) feet over their heads. Workers should be able to work on their feet and or bend over for a long period of time. In addition, workers may be required to perform variable tasks such as the following: irrigation, ditching, shoveling, hauling, ground preparation, and other tasks related to general farming. Workers should be able to pick quality berries as requested, at the same time being able to clean and remove any bad product or quality from the strawberry beds.

Job Classification:

45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

3 months of harvest experience in strawberry picking is required for all positions. Specific requirements include lifting up to 25 pounds frequently. Workers must stand, sit, crouch, bend, reach, lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds in the course of performing required activities. Must have use of both hands and be able to use hand tools. Workers should be able to pick quality strawberries as requested, at the same time being able to clean and remove any bad product or quality from the strawberry beds. No smoking, illegal drugs, alcohol or weapons of any sort in the housing or working fields. Ability to communicate in English or Spanish is required for training and safety purposes. Must be available for the entire contract period.

Number of Hours Per Week:

36

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

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

Employer Information

Company Name:

Rancho Bonita Farms, Inc.

Location:

Santa Maria, CA 93455

Telephone Number:

+18053147989

Worksite

Address:

2407 Bonita School Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24043-712777

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

2/22/2024

Share