Harvest Sanitation Technician

Tanimura & Antle; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Harvest Sanitation Technician at Tanimura & Antle is responsible for washing and maintaining harvest equipment to support safe, compliant field operations and daily harvest readiness.

The role requires seasonal relocation between growing regions, afternoon/evening shifts, and a six-day workweek during peak season, with strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Perform physical labor including bending, lifting, standing, and walking on uneven or muddy ground.
• Work outdoors in hot, cold, wet, or changing weather.
• Relocate with harvest schedule and adapt to changing sites.
• Follow sanitation procedures and safety rules.
• Communicate respectfully and maintain a positive attitude.
• Be flexible to relocate between harvest locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize harvest equipment according to company standards and food safety requirements.
• Bring required PPE and tools daily and ensure readiness.
• Relocate between Tres Picos, Salinas, Imperial, CA and Yuma, AZ based on harvest schedule.
• Work afternoons, evenings, and a six-day workweek during peak season.
• Maintain professional communication with team members and supervisors.
• Support a positive team environment and represent the company professionally.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Evening shifts

Relocation readiness

Team communication

Job description

The Role: The Harvest Sanitation Technician is responsible for washing and maintaining harvest equipment to support safe, compliant, and efficient field operations. This position requires seasonal relocation between growing regions, consistent attendance, and the ability to work afternoons, evenings, and at least six days per week. The role supports the Sanitation and Transportation teams by ensuring equipment is properly cleaned, sanitized, and ready for daily harvest activities while maintaining professional communication and positive working relationships.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Wash and sanitize harvest equipment according to company standards and food safety requirements.
• Bring all required PPE and tools each day (hard hat, gloves, overshoes, coveralls). These items are provided by the Company, but maintaining and bringing them daily is the employee's responsibility.
• Relocate between Tres Picos, Salinas, Imperial, California, and Yuma, Arizona based on the harvest schedule and seasonal production needs.
• Work afternoons, evenings, and a minimum six ‑ day workweek during peak season.
• Maintain professional, respectful communication with team members and supervisors.
• Support a positive team environment and represent the Company professionally.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Able to perform physical labor, including bending, lifting, standing, and walking on uneven or muddy ground for extended periods.
• Comfortable working outdoors in hot, cold, wet, or changing weather conditions.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work evenings, long hours, and a six ‑ day workweek during peak season.
• Willing and able to relocate with the harvest schedule and adapt to changing work sites.
• Able to follow sanitation procedures, safety rules, and instructions from supervisors.
• Works well with others, communicates respectfully, and maintains a positive attitude.
• Brings strong attention to detail and takes responsibility for completing tasks thoroughly.