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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

130

Job Duties:

Crops: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cilantro, Bell peppers, Peppers, Squashes, Celery, Lettuce, Brussels sprouts, Peas, cabbage and tomatillos All work is performed in the field and on the farm. 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. Thinning will be performed with a 6-feet long-handled hoe. 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). Brussels Sprouts – Field workers will be harvesting fresh brussels sprouts. They will handpick brussels sprouts and use buckets while bent at the waist. Once full, they will walk their bucket and dump into the sorting machine's conveyer belt to pick out any trash/unwanted leaves or foliage. Sorting machine's consists of preparing and sorting product before it hits the packing conveyor to complete assembly into carton or totes. The process is repeated. Workers are responsible for cleaning of equipment. Field workers will also harvest Brussels sprouts using a harvest machine. This machine will also require the sorting machine used in handpicked practices. The harvest machines require the worker to use a machete to cut entire stalk of plant and toss onto conveyor of machine. Workers on top of machine will insert stalks into chamber where the vegetable is detached from stalk and goes through a conveyor belt onto the sorting machine to prepare for final packing into carton or totes or bulk bins. The process is repeated. Workers are responsible for cleaning of equipment Broccoli – Field worker will harvest fresh broccoli. Cut and pack fresh broccoli from field. Cutting is done by using hands and a hand knife, and the use of a harvest machine. While bending at the waist, knife is used to cut product from plant/root and trims any excess to prepare for packing in cartons or totes. The process is repeated, and the worker is responsible for the cleaning of any harvest tools and equipment. Celery – Field worker will harvest fresh celery. Cut, bag, and pack fresh celery from field. Cutting is done by using hands and a hand knife, and the use of a harvest machine. While bending at the waist, knife is used to cut product from plant/root and trims any outer trimmings to prepare for packing in cartons or totes. The process is repeated, worker is responsible for the cleaning of any harvest tools and equipment. 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.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

2

Special Requirements:

Workers must have at least 2 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:

40

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- 1948 Divison Rd, Nipomo, CA 93444

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-26009-548403

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

16.90 (H2A hourly wage)

Date Posted:

2/11/2026

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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