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Field Workers (lemons, Avocados) Forklift Drivers

Foothill Packing, Inc. SA-1

Soledad, CA

$16.90 per hour

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+18317841453
Extension
132
Email address to Apply:
dmurillo@foothillpacking.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
30
Job Duties:
Under the direction of the supervisor, heavy labor of picking lemons or avocados as per color and size requirements. Employees will be climbing 3-point ladder as needed to pick fruit. Employee will be using proper hand shears for picking lemons. Lemons will be cut with the proper hand shears not pulled and placed into bag sack, which is carried on the front of the body, with straps around the shoulder and back for support. Sack full of fruit can weigh up to 65 lbs. Once full, the sack is emptied into bin, this process is repeated until bin is full. Employee will need to walk around the tree, under the tree, and inside the tree and from a ladder to pick the appropriate fruit. Employees will be wearing safety protection, hard hats, gloves, protective sleeves, knee pads, and eye protection. Employees will be pruning avocado and lemon trees, using both pruning loppers and hand saws. Employees will be expected to follow the direction and techniques specific to avocado trees and lemon trees from the supervisor. Employees will be skirting lemon trees using sheers to trim bottom branches (trimming on branches at the bottom of the tree so as not to touch the ground) and suckering (removing lateral shoots, or suckers), from the trees. Employees will be planting trees and weeding around trees using a long-handled hoe, shovels. Start times vary depending on the weather (fog or heavy dew). Fruit cannot be picked until it is dry on the outside. Other Duties: Suckering, fruit dropping, tree planting and removal, drip irrigation repairs, shovel work for tree planting and run off control. The employer attests that any thinning, hoeing, weeding, or hand-weeding work will be performed in compliance with 8 Cal. Code Regulations Section 3437, 3456(b-c).
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:
2
Special Requirements:
Must have 2-months working with lemons as defined in this application including harvest work. Workers must be able to lift 65 lbs. repetitively in the course of this work and work with hand tools. Cannot be color blind due to the need to distinguish colors of crops, able to use shears and other agricultural tools. Must be able to climb ladders and not be afraid of heights. 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 housing.
Number of Hours Per Week:
35
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
6:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Foothill Packing, Inc. SA-1
Location:
Salinas, CA 93905

Worksite

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-25329-435678
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
See Addendum A
Date Posted:
12/9/2025
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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