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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

75

Job Duties:

Perform general labor and maintenance duties in and around strawberry ranches under the direction of Farm Managers. Install and maintain drip irrigation systems. Assist the company to spray and fumigate crops. Install and repair fences around ranches. Help clean and maintain ranch ditches and reservoirs. Complete basic document checklists concerning ranch conditions, tools, and harvest conditions by following food and industrial safety guidelines. Perform occasional hand weeding in and around ranch properties; workers will not perform weeding activities by hand in a stooped, kneeling or squatting position. Perform other general labor duties as directed that relate to the maintenance of strawberry ranches. Qualifying workers may also operate farm machinery, such as tractors, to assist with cultivation of the land after undergoing several hours of safety training and passing a hands on tractor driving exam. Qualifying workers must demonstrate willingness, basic knowledge of driving a tractor or other farm machinery and the ability to operate agricultural machinery in a safe manner. Tractor drivers will be responsible for movement of tractors in and around the ranches with or without loaded attachments. Operate breaks, gears, and pedals, read gauges and steering controls while driving. Refuel and maintain tractor operations to ensure optimum performance. Conduct daily maintenance checks prior to operating the tractor. Work can involve exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, bright sunlight, cloudy, windy or rainy conditions, mud and dust, low light and other natural elements. The work may entail exposure to plant pollens, insects, snakes, rodents, noxious plants and/or plant materials that have been treated with insect and/or disease control spray. Workers should come prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear for the working conditions described. Workers must use all required personal protective clothing and equipment. The position requires employees to interface and maintain effective relationships with all level of employees in a team-oriented environment, and the ability to frequently lift and move heavy objects. Workers must adhere to all health and safety rules and abide by all warning signs, safety bulletins, safety training, posters and other safety directives required by the employer and the federal and state laws.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

1

Special Requirements:

Qualifying workers must have one month of relevant agricultural experience in the maintenance of strawberry ranches. All qualified applicants must have the authorization to work in the United States, be willing to perform the agricultural duties as described in this job order and be able to meet the physical demands of the position and the employer's work schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.

Number of Hours Per Week:

35

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

6:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

St. Romo Labor Force, LLC

Location:

Salinas, CA 93905

Worksite

Address:

Corporate Office: 710 La Guardia St. Suite A, Salinas, CA 93905

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24345-529783

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

1/15/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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