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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Field Workers (strawberries/blueberries)

Mendoza Bros. Harvesting

Santa Maria, CA

$19.75 per hour

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+18057209888
Email address to Apply:
info@mendozabros.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
49
Job Duties:
Field Worker (Strawberries and Blueberries): Duties vary depending on the growing season: Strawberries, Strawberry Ground Harvest Blueberry Pruning, Harvest and trellis work Macro Tunnel install, repair and removal. (The macro tunnel is a structure that offers controlled protection to the berries) Harvest: Using sharp picking knives, standing, and kneeling on ground to pick fruit. • Continual visual examination of product to determine if product is right for harvesting. • Use hands and arms to handle product. • Place commodity into appropriate packing box. • Place completed packed product onto moving equipment such as conveyors. • Mark cartons by using marking tools. • Examine and inspect containers, packaging material, and product to ensure that packing specifications are met. • Harvest product by hand, and/or using a harvest knife. • Continual bending to reach product. • Walk throughout shift on uneven ground and in leafy rows with debris. • Direct and monitor the work of other farmworkers by ensuring that all food safety policies are followed and that all safety procedures are followed to reduce the risk of any type of injury to either the employee or others. • Reports all safety problems, incidents, and injuries to Harvest Foreperson immediately. • Comply with all Company Policies. • Other activities as directed by the employer, from time to time. Harvest/Packer: Under the general supervision of the Harvest Foreperson, the worker effectively cuts or picks product of the correct quality, size, and weight for the correct packs. Effectively pack or package by hand a wide variety of produce in the correct packs. All packing duties will be completed in the field and on the farm. Pro Machine Driver: Pro machine drivers will drive and control pro machine in fields.
Job Classification:
45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
3
Special Requirements:
Minimum Job Qualifications: Minimum Job Qualifications: 3 months of experience working with strawberries in the field is required. Specific requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and being able to use hand tools, including cutting knives. Must be able to work under conditions where skin and clothing become heavily soiled with mud, water, grease, etc. Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions, including rain, cold, high winds, etc. Work involves frequent bending and working in bent or stooped positions. Must be able to walk and stand up extensively. No smoking, alcohol, firearms in the field or residential housing.
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Mendoza Bros. Harvesting
Location:
Santa Maria, CA 93456

Worksite

Address:
Telephone Ranch: 1975 Prell Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-24068-781678
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
7 boxes: 5 cents per box plus standard AEWR. 22 lbs. each (box size: 18.2L X 15W X 3.1H) Estimated hourly wage for piece rate work: $20.10-$22.75. (7.5-15 boxes per hour per person) SEE ADDENDUM A & C
Date Posted:
3/28/2024
Piece Rate Offer
$0.05

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