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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Field Worker

Cal-South Harvesting, LLC

Nipomo, CA

$19.97 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+18053491388
Email address to Apply:
Vincent@calsouhtharvesting.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
16
Job Duties:
Crops: Cilantro and Spinach All work is performed in the field and on the farm. Cilantro – Field worker will harvest fresh cilantro. Cut and pack fresh Cilantro from field and into boxes. This is handpicked using a hand knife, while bending at the waist, removing leaves from stem/root, they will hand cut a bunch, wrap individual bunches with twist ties, and pack into box. Box is filled up and loaded onto produce trailer. Process is repeated, and the worker is responsible for the cleaning of any harvest tools and equipment. Spinach - Spinach from field and into boxes. This is handpicked using a hand knife, while bending at the waist, removing leaves from stem/root, they will hand cut a bunch, wrap individual bunches with twist ties, and pack into box. Box is filled up and loaded onto produce trailer. Process is repeated, and the worker is responsible for the cleaning of any harvest tools and equipment. General Labor – Weeding using long-handled hoes, transplanting by hand, runner cutting with small hand knife, plant thinning, ranch maintenance, pulling plastic and drip tape, cleaning of old and new foliage growth on plant beds. Plant beds will be categorized at "medium," or "high," according to the volume of runners and foliage on plant bed. Land prep will also be needed, installation of pipes using their hands to unload off trailer and connecting them on the ground as needed. Drip tape will be installed using a tractor and an implement, where they will follow behind the tractor walking with a shovel and mount piles of soil to detain tape from flying off the beds. Workers who possess a valid driver’s license and meet all applicable legal requirements, including holding a doctor’s certificate as required by 29 CFR § 500.105, may be asked to drive vehicles for transporting workers, goods, or commodities on company business. This task is voluntary, compensable, and not a mandatory job duty. Workers without a valid driver’s license or doctor’s certificate will still be fully eligible for employment and are not disqualified from any other job responsibilities outlined in this application.
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:
Workers must have at least three months of experience in harvest or cutting experience in one or more of the harvested commodities listed in this job order. Specific requirements include lifting up to 60 pounds frequently and able to use hand tools, including cutting knives. Drug screening is employer-paid, post offer, post hire, can be random or upon suspicion, and is at no cost to worker. Post-accident drug testing required. Any worker who declines to take or fails a mandatory drug test will be terminated.
Number of Hours Per Week:
41
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
6:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Cal-South Harvesting, LLC
Location:
Nipomo, CA 93444

Worksite

Address:
San Miguel Farms: 1874 Division Street, Nipomo, CA 93444

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-25021-631923
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
10 Boxes per hour 2.15 per piece. Box size: 19.75 Length 11.75 Width 11.25 Depth. The estimated hourly wage rate: $21.50. Guaranteed $19.97/hour.
Date Posted:
2/20/2025
Piece Rate Offer
$2.15

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