Field Worker
Elkhorn Packing Co. LLC
📍 Oxnard, CA · Ventura County
- ✔ Vivienda ofrecida
- ✔ Transporte diario
Cómo postularse
Contacte directamente al empleador. En inglés, diga el puesto y el número de caso. Número de caso: JO-A-300-26233-184096
- 📞 Teléfono: +1 (831) 676-3833
- ✉️ Correo: h2aworkerinfo@elkhornpacking.com
Instrucciones del empleador
Applicants should thoroughly familiarize themselves with the job specifications and the terms and conditions of employment in this Clearance Order before contacting the employer or seeking a referral. Only workers meeting all the qualifications for Employment, who are able, willing and qualified to perform the work, with or without reasonable accommodations, who are eligible for employment in the United States, and who will be available at the time and place needed, should contact or be referred to the employer.
Applicants who contact the employer by telephone or in person will complete an applicant screening process. The employment contract is made available to the applicant in person, by fax, or email once the screening process is completed and an offer of employment has been made.
Walk-in applicants should bring with them documentation of identity and employment eligibility, so that if an offer of employment is made the required pre-employment paperwork can be completed. Walk-in applications will be accepted at:
60 West Market St, Ste 150, Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: 831-676-3833
Elkhorn Packing Referral Contact is Selina Arreola, phone number (831) 676-3833, email H2aworkerinfo@elkhornpacking.com. All referrals from State Workforce Agencies must be sent to the employer in writing by email and must include referral contact name, phone number, and email address if an email address is available. Contact hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 (noon) p.m. Collect telephone calls will not be accepted directly from job applicants and persons inquiring about employment.
Applicants and referrals, not applying in person, will be sent an employment application and the employment disclosures required by law. Applicants and referrals will not be considered to have applied until a properly completed and signed application is provided to the Company indicating that the worker has received a copy in writing of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker employment disclosures (or Contract containing disclosures) as required by law. The Company will interview non-local applicants by telephone and make hiring commitments to qualified, eligible applicants. Telephone or in-person interviews will be at no cost to workers.
Documentation of identity and employment authorization (original documents only) sufficient to complete an I-9 Form, as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, must be in the possession of the worker at the time the worker reports for work and will be examined by the Company as a condition for completing the hiring process. Walk-in applicants whose pre-employment paperwork was completed at the time of hire must have a valid identity document when they report to work. No worker will be considered to have completed the hiring process, nor be permitted to start work, and/or occupy Company-provided housing, without completing an I-9 Form and presenting required documentation of identity and employment eligibility within the legally required time frames. Although the job holding office is not required to verify employment authorization documentation, Employer requests that the Employment Service staff apprise applicants that they will be required to provide documentary proof of work authorization to the Employer.
Telephone Number to Apply: +1 (831) 676-3833
Email Address to Apply: H2aworkerinfo@elkhornpacking.com
Website address (URL) to Apply: N/A
✉️ Modelo de correo en inglés para postularse
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Subject: Application for Field Worker (H-2A) - Case JO-A-300-26233-184096
Qué va a hacer
Texto original en inglés, tal como se registró en el Departamento de Trabajo.
Field Workers: Romaine, Romaine Hearts, Mix (Red Leaf, Green Leaf, Butter), Iceberg Lettuce, Celery to perform the following duties:
Field worker to harvest romaine, iceberg lettuce, & romaine hearts. Cut, bag, pack, and load fresh lettuce in the field. Cutting is done on harvesting machine by using hands and cutting knife. 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, tote or bin. The process is repeated. Worker is responsible for cleaning of equipment and maintenance of yard.
Field worker to harvest mix leaf, green leaf, red leaf & butter. Cut, bag, pack, and load fresh lettuce in the field. Cutting is done on harvesting machine by using hands and cutting knife. 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 will also break sweet baby leaves. Worker is responsible for cleaning of equipment and maintenance of yard.
Field worker to harvest celery. Cut, bunch, pack, and load fresh celery in the field. Cutting is done on harvesting machine by using hands and cutting knife. Using a harvesting hand knife and bending at the waist, the employee cuts the stalk from the roots and trims the outer stalks from the stalk to prepare it to be packed into a carton or tote. The process is repeated. Worker responsible for cleaning of equipment and maintenance of yard.
Machine set up includes: Check machine for water and diesel; Put sticker on bags and cartons; Supply cartons for the day and put on the machine; Open or close machine; Put machine where crew will start; Move trailer.
Workers may occasionally and/or sporadically perform duties associated with and directly related to the primary duties. Such work will be temporary and unsubstantial agricultural labor.
Crew Leaders Under the direction of the First-Line Supervisor: Direct and monitor the work of other farmworkers.
Harvesting crew leader will arrive to worksite with the crew or before crew. Will keep accurate records of employee hours worked, ranch and lot. Receives from supervisor daily harvesting needs. Assign duties such as harvesting of crops, products or equipment maintenance. Report all issues or concerns to the supervisor. Occasionally, will work with crew doing regular harvesting job. Provide the necessary materials to personnel. Conduct Pre-Inspection reports when necessary and when requested. Reports any observed mechanical problems of machine or equipment to supervisor. Prepare necessary amount of materials needed for the day, i.e. cartons/supplies. When working or moving machines always be observant of safety hazards, obstacles and surroundings.
Workers may occasionally and/or sporadically perform duties associated with and directly related to the primary duties. Such work will be temporary and unsubstantial agricultural labor.
Requisitos
| Estudios | No se exigen |
|---|---|
| Experiencia | 1 mes |
| Otros requisitos | Cargar hasta 50 lb (23 kg) Prueba de drogas |
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.
Work is performed in open fields and may involve exposure to mud, dust, wind, heat, cold, and other natural elements. Temperatures can range from 30 degrees Fahrenheit to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the period of employment. Workers should come prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear for the environmental and working conditions described.
Beneficios y condiciones
| Horario | 5:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. |
|---|---|
| Pago | Weekly |
| Información del salario | Wage offer in California: US Workers $17/hour/ H-2A Workers: $17/hour |
| Tipo de vivienda | Rental or public accommodations (Oxnard, Ca) |
| Vivienda | Units: 16, Capacity: 80, laundry facilities located on site, laundry stipend will be provided in an amount commensurate with local market rates. The Laundry King, 2924 Samuel Ave, Oxnard, CA 93033 is located a 5 minute walk from the housing site, but Elkhorn Packing will provide transportation if needed. A local inspection is not required. |
| Comidas | Workers living in employer provided housing without kitchen facilities will receive three meals per day. A deduction of $16.78 for three meals per day or higher when the Department of Labor publishes a new maximum meal deduction rate or approves higher meal charge. Elkhorn Packing will request the Department of Labor for permission to deduct a higher meal charge of $18.00 per day for employer-prepared meals. The employer will provide meals through a caterer: El Mora Inc, 633 Meta St, Oxnard, CA 93030 – Paloma Baustita (831) 210-8247. Deductions will be made from the paychecks of all workers occupying employer-provided housing without kitchen facilities. |
| Transporte diario | Company will offer transportation at no cost to workers occupying Company-provided housing to the work site and return on a daily basis. The Company will also offer transportation at no cost to workers who commute to work on a daily basis and workers who elect not to occupy the Company-provided housing from one or more pre-designated pick up points to and from the daily work site. The use of this transportation is voluntary. |
| Viaje hasta el trabajo | The following provisions pertaining to provision or reimbursement for inbound and return transportation and subsistence apply only to persons recruited from outside normal commuting distance. |
| Descuentos del salario | The following deductions will be made from the worker’s pay: FICA (if applicable); federal income tax withholding (if applicable); state and/or local tax withholding (if applicable); recovery of any loss to the Company due to damage or loss of equipment/tools; housing or furnishings (beyond normal wear and tear) caused by the worker (if any) - the employer will not make any deduction from the wage or require any reimbursement from an employee for any cash shortage, breakage, or loss of equipment, unless it can be shown that such shortage, breakage, or loss is caused by a dishonest or willful act, or by the gross negligence of the employee; medical insurance payments, if applicable; cash advances, if applicable; and deductions expressly authorized by the worker in writing (if any). No deductions except those required or permitted by law will be made. |
| Número de caso | JO-A-300-26233-184096 |
|---|---|
| Ocupación oficial | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (45-2092.00) |
| Agente o abogado del empleador | Malitzlaw, Inc. |
| Publicado el | 2 sept 2026 |