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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

160

Job Duties:

Field Worker (Strawberry Harvest - Conventional) and General Labor to perform the following duties: Machine and Ground Harvest: Conventional Strawberry Production Machine harvest: Workers will perform duties associated with and directly related to strawberry harvest work with Mercado Aid Machines, including but not limited to picking and packing in the field for fresh market and freezing/juicing; Distinguishing quality and ripeness is required during picking, and placing in tray / packing clamshells ranging from 1 lb (eight 1 lb clamshells per box) to 4 lbs (two 4 lb clamshells per box) in the field. Pickers will work using a berry harvesting machine (Mercado) to aid harvest. The Machine is self-remote driven, composed of 7-9 pickers controlling the speed of the machine with guidance from the Foreman. Workers will harvest berries by placing them in different clamshell containers placed in carton boxes as they walk on uneven furrows using a harvesting berry cart where individual material is placed. Pickers will be placing a sticker bar code on each box harvested to identify their individual boxes. Once the worker has a full box, they walk to the machine and place it on top of the platform, then reach above where packaging materials are located for the cycle to repeat. Once the machine reaches the end of the block or road, each picker is responsible to work as a team to palletize all boxes harvested before it gets scanned to the computer system. Pickers will be empowered to regulate their own quality, by not waiting in line to be inspected by the puncher. Machine will be moving at all times at a sufficient speed controlled by both foreman and pickers while pickers perform the above tasks. Strawberry ground crews will not use the Mercado Machine System. Ground harvest: Workers will perform duties associated with and directly related to strawberry harvest work, including and not limited to picking and packing in the field for fresh market and freezing/juicing; Distinguish quality and ripeness is required during picking, and placing in tray/packing containers in field ranging from 8/1 lbs., 4x2 lbs., 20 lbs. tray containers in field. Pickers will work with a picking trailer to aid in harvest. Workers must be able to place boxes on the trailer and stack the boxes if needed. This includes repeated lifting. Workers are expected to work to support the team and assure the crew’s pace is efficient. This may include clearing areas in the field, arranging work materials, and cleaning break areas. Plant cleaning and maintenance is required as good harvesting practices and will be done in conjunction with picking.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

1

Special Requirements:

Minimum Job Qualifications: 1 month of strawberry machine and ground harvest experience. 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):

6:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Crisalida Berry Farms, LLC

Location:

Watsonville, CA 95076

Worksite

Address:

Nakama Ranch: 1980 S. Rice Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93033

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-26020-573918

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

Employer offers to pay domestics and H-2A workers $16.90 per hour. See Addendum A.

Date Posted:

2/2/2026

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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