Top 34 Agriculture Jobs in Salinas, Ca

Food Safety Specialist (Harvest)
Ocean Mist Farms —Castroville, CA
- $26.25 - $31.53 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- English
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Laborer
Pacific Reserve Nursery, Inc. —Salinas, CA
- $16.90 - $18.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- No high school diploma
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Temporary Conservation Grazing Associate
Santa Lucia Conservancy —Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- $24 an hour
- Temporary
- Clean driving record
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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3d
Assistant Plant Breeder
A. Duda & Sons Inc. —Salinas, CA
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Mid-level
- Office
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8d
Research Breeding Technician
Vilmorin Mikado USA —Gilroy, CA
- $25 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor of Science
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cultivation Laborer
Pacific Reserve Nursery, Inc. —Salinas, CA
- $16.90 - $18.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- No high school diploma
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Romaine Hearts Foreperson
D'Arrigo Bros. Co. of California —Salinas, CA
- $73,000 - $80,000 an hour
- Overtime
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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3d
Crop Accounting
L&J Farms/Jackpot Harvesting Inc. —Gonzales, CA
- $62,400 - $72,800 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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8d
Assistant Supervisor Romaine Hearts
D'Arrigo Bros. Co. of California —Salinas, CA
- $80,000 - $90,000 an hour
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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3d
Transplant General Labor
Tanimura & Antle —Salinas, CA
- From $18.39 an hour
- Seasonal
- Communication skills
- Outdoor work
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
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Seed Production Research Lead
Ohalo —Watsonville, CA
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Seasonal
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
6d
R&D operations employee
Limagrain —Gilroy, CA
- $72,000 - $78,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
Product Developer
Enza Zaden USA, Inc. —Salinas, CA
- $77,000 - $87,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Field Technician – True Potato Seed Production
Ohalo —Watsonville, CA
- $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 3 years
Irrigation Laborer
Pacific Reserve Nursery, Inc. —Salinas, CA
- $16.90 - $18.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- No high school diploma
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid time off
Technical Grower
Driscoll's, Inc. —Watsonville, CA
- $76,810 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Cloning Laborer
Pacific Reserve Nursery, Inc. —Salinas, CA
- $16.90 - $18.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- No high school diploma
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid time off
Cultivation Lead
Pacific Reserve Nursery, Inc. —Salinas, CA
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- No high school diploma
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Career Opportunities
CALIFORNIA GIANT INC —Watsonville, CA
- Entry level
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Irrigation Technician ($18.00-20.00 per hour)
StateHouse Holdings Inc. —Salinas, CA
- $18 - $20 an hour
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 21 years or older
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Food Safety Specialist (Harvest)

Ocean Mist Farms -
Castroville, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$26.25 - $31.53 an hour

Qualifications

Spreadsheets
Company vehicle operation
High school diploma or GED
HACCP
Non-CDL Class C
Cross-functional collaboration
Cross-functional communication
FDA regulations
Data analysis software

Full Job Description

The Food Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation, administration, verification, and continuous improvement of the company’s food safety and regulatory compliance programs across harvest operations. This position supports operations in Castroville, Salinas, Coachella, Westmorland, Yuma, Huron, Oxnard, and other growing regions as business needs require. The specialist supports the Food Safety Supervisor in maintaining compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards, while carrying out food safety documentation, traceability activities, environmental monitoring, audit preparation, employee training, mock recalls, and harvest supply inventory management.

This position requires seasonal relocation to Coachella during harvest operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Assist in ensuring regulatory compliance and enforcing food safety policies throughout harvest operations
Support the Food Safety Supervisor as a primary resource for food safety compliance, audit readiness, and regulatory requirements
Conduct routine field inspections to verify compliance with company food safety programs, customer requirements, and regulatory standards
Ensure daily execution of food safety practices by harvest crews, supervisors, contractors, and other stakeholders, identifying and addressing gaps in understanding to promote consistent compliance
Support adherence to current FSMA requirements and company food safety standards as minimum operational requirements
Identify food safety risks, compliance concerns, and process improvement opportunities, and recommend corrective actions
Assist in monitoring, documenting, and investigating food safety incidents, customer complaints, and LGMA non-conformances or violations
Assist in addressing and resolving customer and consumer complaints effectively and professionally

Audits, Testing & Verification

Participate in Primus third-party audits, risk assessments, customer audits, supplier inspections, and regulatory visits
Conduct ATP testing, microbiological sampling, and water sample collection in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements
Assist with the development, implementation, and verification of Harvest Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs)
Support sanitation activities and verify compliance with established sanitation procedures

Traceability & Documentation Management

Coordinate the collection, organization, review, and submission of food safety documentation required for audits, regulatory compliance, and customer requests
Retrieve and review harvest documentation packets for completeness and accuracy, following up with Harvest Supervisors and Foreman and other departments to obtain missing information or resolve discrepancies
Support product traceability activities, including record reviews, data collection, and verification of documentation required for trace-back investigations
Participate in mock recall exercises and assist with corrective actions, documentation, and follow-up activities
Utilize FAMOUS, KipTraq, and other food safety systems to maintain records, track compliance activities, manage traceability data, and support reporting requirements

Training & Employee Support

Assist with training harvest crews, contractors, and sanitation personnel on food safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Promote company food safety programs by educating employees on trends, best practices, and changes impacting food safety and quality standards
Communicate policy updates and support continuous improvement initiatives across harvest operations

Inventory, Reporting & Operational Support

Prepare reports, maintain databases, and analyze food safety data using Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and reporting tools
Monitor and maintain inventories of food safety and harvest-related supplies, ensuring materials are available and distributed to harvest crews as needed
Work with various types of harvest equipment while promoting safe and sanitary operating practices
Collaborate with commodity managers and cross-functional departments to support operational and food safety objectives

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements and Responsibilities

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biological Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Minimum of two (2) years of food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance experience within the food, produce, agriculture, or manufacturing industry preferred
Bilingual English and Spanish highly preferred
Working knowledge of GAP, GMP, HACCP, FSMA, LGMA, and USDA/FDA regulations applicable to fresh produce operations
Experience supporting product traceability, mock recalls, and recall readiness programs preferred
Experience reviewing, organizing, and maintaining food safety documentation, compliance records, and audit-related documentation preferred
Experience conducting ATP testing, microbiological sampling, environmental monitoring, and water sample collection preferred
Familiarity with investigating and responding to LGMA findings, non-conformances, and corrective actions preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, sorting, filtering, and data analysis
Experience utilizing food safety and inventory management systems such as FAMOUS, KipTraq, or similar software preferred
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, documentation requirements, and deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and organizational levels
Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability and willingness to travel to all harvest locations and growing regions as required
Valid California Driver's License (Class C), acceptable driving record, and ability to operate a company vehicle

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agriculture jobs in salinas, ca

Food Safety Specialist (Harvest)

Laborer

Temporary Conservation Grazing Associate

Assistant Plant Breeder

Research Breeding Technician

Cultivation Laborer

Romaine Hearts Foreperson

Crop Accounting

Assistant Supervisor Romaine Hearts

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Seed Production Research Lead

R&D operations employee

Product Developer

Field Technician – True Potato Seed Production

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Cloning Laborer

Cultivation Lead

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