laborer

harvester

equipment operator

mover

ayudante general de mantenimiento

DUNCAN FAMILY FARMS

This company is not bad, but has some issues.  It is a smallish company trying to grow, but doesn't quite know how to pull it off well and thus making employees occasionally suffer because of indecision and instability from the executive ranks of the company.  

For middle management and up they do personality tests before hiring to ensure that you'll fit into the culture, so if you make it through the gauntlet without being kicked out in pre-screening you have a decent chance of liking your job.  For below the management ranks the pay is poor, relatively high turnover due to employees finding jobs elsewhere that pay better.  

This is a multi-site company, they will likely ask at some point for you to move to a different location.  This is not terrible, they will do a per-diem or other arrangements, but it does not really cover the actual expenses of moving especially if you are moving long distance.  \

There is a very high emphasis on getting things perfect.  In the farming world you might spend a large amount of effort getting things to 98 or 99%, but then management will tell you it should be perfect.  You might end up spending an enormous relative effort to get that last 1-2% and nearly kill yourself in trying, normally it's just not worth it.

Not two days are the same. Different work issues always arise being a farm. For someone who likes change often this is the place to be. I have leaned much about the produce industry. Farming is quite complicated and DDF does it well. I learned much about running a business such as a farm and multi-state employment. Management are dedicated as well and keep professionalism a priority. My co-workers were fun, helpful, and a pleasure to work with. The hardest part of this job was that no benefits are given to part time employees. The most enjoyable part of the job was working with and helping all the employees who are very friendly and a joy to help out when they need it.

They bust you in off in harvest no time schedule no start time or end time until you finish all your work then help out other crew then you can leave getting 5 to 4 hours of sleep no overtime no holiday pay benefit are good 401k if you miss a day you need a doctor note or not they give you a warning that written up you get paid minimum wage you work cold weather hot weather raining day if the next day they have a lot of load they well drop it on you to be ahead tomorrow use to work their 4 year you’ll lose you mind it hard to move up because family is first they going to deny it

Duncan pays a little on the low side for new employees, BUT they make up for that with always offering room for advancement and great, affordable benefits. The management is decent. They are very knowledgeable, hands on, and are willing to teach you how the job needs to be done, but they don't micromanage. Of course there is always a couple of higher ups who are harder to get along with but over all everyone i have met has been pretty nice.  The hours are long in season but with Duncan, if you are willing to put in the work and go above and beyond, they actually take notice of and try to promote internally.

Work begun at 5:30 am or 6:00 am. Work days usually lasted 10 hours, but sometimes 8 if it was too hot. EVERYONE especially supervisors and managers, in this company are respectful and determined to provide a great work environment for all of the employees. Crew members get along very well and enjoy their day while they work hard.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Good bosses, newer equipment, understanding flexible hours 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
What you make is completely on you 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Awesome, easy going, layed back 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Steady paced but not stressful

Loved working there but they don't equip. You with the nesacary tools to do your job and there words mean nothing. Had to buy own gas for four wheeler and they try to short you on what you've earned.

Great people, great opportunities. Workplace Options has a strong culture in a growing industry.
A young, progressive culture. Free in house classes . Great coworkers. Relaxed atmosphere. Fantastic advancement opportunities for recent grads without a technical degree.

Management has changed since I left.  Overall it was a great place o be.  The employees there work together. My typical day there was to process payroll for approximately 400 employees in Arizona and California.  Enjoyed it.

Good place to work, i moved to the town of new cuyama so work would be close by especially because working hrs were 10 to 15 hrs a day i drove the tractor land plain and ripping also made the beds for the crop

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Laborer 1 salary reported	$14.95 per hour
Harvester 2 salaries reported	$16.32 per hour
Equipment operator 2 salaries reported	$16.32 per hour
Mover 2 salaries reported	$15.70 per hour
Ayudante general de mantenimiento 1 salary reported	$14.95 per hour

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