JOB DETAILS
Carton Yard Loader
CompanyOcean Mist Farms
LocationCastroville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 12, 2026

About The Company
Ocean Mist Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned grower of premium artichokes and fresh vegetables. Founded in 1924 and headquartered in Castroville, California — the Artichoke Capital of the World — we grow year-round across carefully selected regions to ensure consistent quality, including Castroville, Oxnard, and the Coachella Valley.
Ocean Mist Farms is the largest grower of fresh artichokes in North America. From fresh produce to convenient, ready-to-cook options, we're bringing quality from field to table.
About the Role
The Carton Yard Loader will work under general supervision and is responsible for loading and receiving supplies from field trucks and/or suppliers. In addition, they will scan and maintain inventory on their mounted computers (THORs) to ensure most up to date on hand inventory.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Load and receive field trucks with supplies in a timely manner
- Receive supplies from suppliers in a timely manner
- Ensure supplies are properly rotated and notify supervisor when supply qtys. are low
- Maintain inventory qtys. are accurate with use of their mounted computers
- Assist with daily and/or monthly inventory counts
- Rotate inventory i.e. FIFO
- Ensure all unused, returned supplies are relocated to their proper inventory location
- Ensure assigned work area is clean
- Fill out daily equipment check list
- Adhere to assigned work schedule and be flexible to all possible schedule changes as needed
- Attend monthly safety meeting(s)
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements and Qualifications
- 2 years minimum experience in agriculture cooling, receiving and shipping is preferred
- Minimum one year operating and driving forklift experience is required
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred, continuing education may be required
- Basic knowledge of computers and warehouse inventory systems is preferred
- Basic math and English reading skills is required
- Able to correctly use radio frequency handheld devices is preferred
- Bilingual skills in English/Spanish always a plus
- Occasional travel may be required
Key Skills
LoadingReceiving SuppliesInventory MaintenanceForklift OperationRadio Frequency Handheld DevicesComputer UseFIFO RotationEquipment Checklist CompletionSafety Meeting Attendance
Categories
LogisticsManufacturingAgricultureTrades
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Carton Yard Loader is responsible for loading and receiving supplies from field trucks and suppliers, ensuring timely processing of materials. Additionally, they must maintain accurate on-hand inventory using mounted computers and assist with inventory counts.
📋Job Type
regular full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
201
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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