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Begin date: 6/1/2026 Full Time: Yes Number of Workers Requested: 600 Job Duties: Please note that the Employer will require a total of eighty-four (84) H-2A workers under this contract. Of these, forty-two (42) H-2A workers will commence employment on June 1st, 2026, and the remaining forty-two (42) H-2A workers will commence employment on June 15th, 2026. Harvesters to perform the following duties: Ground Harvest ONLY in Conventional Strawberry Production: Workers will perform duties associated with and directly related to strawberry harvest work, including but not limited to picking and packing in the field for fresh market and freezing/juicing. Distinguish quality and ripeness is required during picking; place in tray/packing containers in field ranging from 8/1 lbs., 4x2 lbs. containers in the field. Packing for fresh market and freezing/juicing may be done simultaneously or a combination of picking different fruit sizes for different packing. Pickers will work on Conventional Strawberry Field Only. General Requirements: Employee must be able to work in a self-regulated team environment. Worker must perform the assigned work and may not switch work assignments without specific authorization of a company supervisor. Workers must be willing, able, available, and qualified to perform the job duties expected and to perform all jobs in an efficient manner while maintaining the work pace of the machine. Instructions and general supervision will be provided by a designated crew leader or company supervisor. However, workers are expected to perform their duties in a timely and proficient manner and to maintain production and quality standards without close direct supervision. This is a very demanding and competitive business in which quality inspections and good agricultural practices must be rigorously adhered to. Sloppy, inconsistent, or improper work will not be tolerated. All work must be evaluated by the supervisor(s) after a specified period of actual harvesting in regard to the ability to maintain sufficient pace, correctly identifying quality, packing strawberries, and similar factors. Workers whose job performance is sloppy, inconsistent, or inefficient will be subject for termination. Job Classification: 45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Experience Required: Yes Months of Experience Required: 1 Special Requirements: Minimum Job Qualifications: 1 month of strawberry 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: 36 Work Schedule (Start/End time): 6:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
