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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

85

Job Duties:

Strawberry Harvest - Field Workers will perform duties associated with and directly related to strawberry harvest, machine and ground. Workers will pick and pack strawberries in the field for fresh harvest, freezing, and juice. Distinguishing quality and ripeness are required during picking and placing in trays/packing containers in field. Workers will perform planting, replanting, flower pinching, runner cutting, weeding with long-handled hoes, stripping, row boss, puncher/quality control, loader/stacker, hoop plastic installation and tear down, general labor, general maintenance labor, and farm machine operator (colbies). Crew Lead - Team Leaders will additionally be responsible for checking quality, filling out paperwork, and receiving order for production. May clock in other workers. Crew Leads will be under direct supervision of First Line Supervisors. Machine set up - In the field, Worker will check the 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, drive tractor and caterpillar. General Labor - Weeding using long-handled hoes, transplanting, runner cutting, plant thinning, and ranch maintenance, pulling plastic, pulling of drip tape, cleaning of old and new vegetative growth on plant bed. Plant bed will be classified as “Medium” or “High” according to the amount of runners and new/old vegetative growth present during performing work task. Agricultural Equipment Operator - Tractor drivers will drive and control tractors in fields. Sanitation worker - Cleans, pressure washes, and moves restrooms on farms/fields.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

2

Special Requirements:

All workers must have at least 2 months of experience in strawberry harvest. Specific requirements include lifting up to 30-55 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.

Number of Hours Per Week:

35

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

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

Employer Information

Company Name:

Rancho Nuevo Harvesting, Inc.

Location:

Santa Maria, CA 93458

Worksite

Address:

Santa Clara Farms LLC - 3756 East Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-26021-574163

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

$16.90/hour for both H2A and domestic workers in CA

Date Posted:

3/3/2026

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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