The work for this position includes duties related to greenhouse tomato production and packing operations, including: harvesting tomatoes according to quality standards; plant training (lowering plants and winding around support strings); pruning and plant maintenance; leaf removal; placing and managing growing substrate bags; general crop care activities; cleaning and maintaining greenhouse hygiene; operating greenhouse carts and equipment safely; sorting tomatoes by size, color, and quality; packing tomatoes into clamshells, boxes, and bulk bins; operating packaging equipment and scales; quality inspection of products; labeling packages according to customer requirements; stacking and organizing packed products; maintaining cleanliness in the packing area; and following food safety, hygiene, and safety protocols and instructions from supervisors. Workers must be able to perform repetitive tasks, work in variable temperatures (greenhouse: hot/humid; packing area: 50-60°F), stand for extended periods, and lift up to 50 lbs. 2 months experience is required; on-the-job training will be provided.
The employer intends to use the approximate staggered start dates:
Group 1: 9/1/26 (20)
Group 2: 9/7/26 (10)
Group 3: 10/12/26 (10)
Group 4: 11/1/26 (13)
Employment period: Sep 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027