Field Workers
Elkhorn Packing Co. LLC
About this opportunity
Worker will also break sweet baby leaves. Field worker to harvest celery. Cut, bunch, pack, and load fresh celery in the field. Cutting is done on harvesting machine or cutting is done by machine. Harvesting done 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.
- Dates
- Nov 2, 2026 – Jun 12, 2027
- Duration
- ~7 months
- Experience
- 1 month(s)
- Category
- agriculture
Requirements
- Experience: 1 month(s)
- 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.
- 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 is responsible for cleaning of equipment and maintenance of yard.
- Crew Leaders: Under the direction of the First-Line Supervisor: Direct and monitor the work of other farmworkers. This is not a supervisory position. Harvesting crew leader will arrive to work site 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.
- 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.
Work authorization
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- Work authorization
- H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker
- International candidates
- Yes
- Employer sponsorship
- Required
- Confirmation
- Confirmed by source
- Official source
- U.S. Department of Labor
Benefits & conditions
- Housing
- Rental or public accommodations — Units: 8, Capacity: 40 Laundry stipend will be provided in an amount commensurate with local market rates. A local inspection is not required.
- Transportation
- 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.
How to apply
E-mail: H2aworkerinfo@elkhornpacking.com; Tel: +18316763833
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Official source
U.S. DOL SeasonalJobs
- Case number
- JO-A-300-26247-215845
- Verification
- Last verified: September 20, 2026
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