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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Field Worker

Elkhorn Packing Co. LLC

Hollister, CA

$19.97 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+18316763833
Email address to Apply:
H2aworkerinfo@elkhornpacking.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
26
Job Duties:
Field Workers to perform the following duties: Little Gems, Regular Romaine and Tuscan Heads is harvested in the field. Cut, bag, pack, and load fresh lettuce in the field. Cutting is done by kneeling on beds next to a machine or without a machine.  Using a harvesting hand knife and bending at the waist, the employee cuts the head from the roots and trims the outer leaves from the head to prepare it to be packed into a carton or tote. The process is repeated. Worker is responsible for cleaning of equipment and maintenance of yard. Machine set up includes: Check machine for water and diesel; Put sticker on bags; Supply cartons for the day and put on the machine; Open or close machine; Put machine where crew will start; Move trailer.
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:
1
Special Requirements:
Minimum Job Qualifications: 1 month of harvest experience in any one of the listed commodities. Specific requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and 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:
35
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
5:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Elkhorn Packing Co. LLC
Location:
Salinas, CA 93901

Worksite

Address:
Felice Farms, Castle: 253 McCloskey Road, Hollister, CA 95023

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-25023-639084
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
2/7/2025
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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