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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

9

Job Duties:

Field Worker (Artichoke) to perform the following duties: All work is performed in the field and on a farm: Workers may cut, carry, bag, pack, and seal multiple pack styles simultaneously and load fresh product in the field. May operate, wash, sanitize, maintain and inspect tractors, restrooms and harvest machines in the field. Workers will receive specific instructions on required tasks and results expected. Work will be closely monitored by Forepersons, Field Supervisors, and/or Customers. Workers are expected and responsible to meet and complete production demands according to the company’s and customers quality, sanitation, and food safety standards. Workers may be required to permanently or temporarily moved or assigned to another crew and/or positions within a crew as needed to complete the production demand, worker relief, assistance, or other justified reason within the guidelines of the program. Work and crew assignments are made by and at the discretion of the Foreman and/or Supervisor based on Company need and/or production demand. Crew and/or position changes are prohibited without Foreman/Supervisor consent and/or reasonable cause. Workers may occasionally and/or sporadically perform duties associated with the primary duties. Such work will be temporary and insubstantial agricultural labor. Workers are expected to perform and complete the assigned tasks in a professional and efficient manner while keeping up with the pace of the crew. Workers must be willing, able, qualified and available to complete the assigned job duties. Workers may occasionally harvest and/or pack product without harvesting machine assistance (on the ground). Such work is performed during the transfer of the harvesting machine from one end of a field or furrow to another and/or during non-scheduled maintenance on equipment. Workers may be required to lift up between 60 to 90 lbs., and also be required to sporadically bend, lift, twist, push and pull continuously throughout the day to complete the task as needed.

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 agricultural experience in artichoke harvest required. Applicants must furnish verifiable job references or comparable third-party documentation from recent employers to establish acceptable prior experience. This requirement will be applied equally to all new foreign and domestic candidates. The Company may require the worker to submit to a post-hire drug/alcohol test, at the employers expense, upon the occurrence of a reportable incident or accident, or upon reasonable suspicion. Drug screening is post-offer, can be random, and is at no cost to the workers. Must be able to carry an artichoke bag that weighs 80 90 pounds for up to 80% of the time; must be able to use hand tools, including cutting knives.

Number of Hours Per Week:

35

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

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

Employer Information

Company Name:

Premier Packing of California, Inc.

Location:

Indio, CA 92201

Worksite

Address:

Luis A. Scattini & Sons, LP. - Vessy Ranch - Molera Road, Castroville, CA 95012

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-25008-605447

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

1/31/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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