Career Opportunities

ICE INJECTOR OPERATOR - CASTROVILLE, CA

The Ice Injector Operator is responsible for icing produce for the day’s orders. Assist with maintenance and cleanliness of the ice injecting system.

FOOD SAFETY SPECIALIST - OCEAN MIST FARMS, CASTROVILLE, CA

The Food Safety Specialist assists and works under the direction of the Food Safety Manager of Ocean Mist Farms. This position is responsible for supporting training, record keeping and on-going implementation of the food safety program in all regions of operations in California including the Salinas Valley, Huron, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Coachella Valley Imperial Valley, Yuma, AZ.

SR. GENERAL ACCOUNTANT - CASTROVILLE, CA

The Sr. General Accountant will be responsible for general accounting. (Month end close, reconciliations, and some reviews). This position will also be responsible for the management of the fixed assets process i.e. capex, depreciation, and roll forwards for book and tax schedules, and responsible for the daily cash reconciliation.

TRUCK DRIVER - CASTROVILLE, CA

The Truck Driver is responsible for hauling product, harvest equipment and packaging materials from one location to another. 

COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST - CASTROVILLE, CA

The Compliance Specialist is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the implementation of the company’s internal food safety program in Castroville, Coachella, Yuma, and Oxnard. This role involves conducting audits and promoting regulatory compliance. Seasonal relocation to our remote facilities and surrounding areas is required.

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER - CASTROVILLE, CA

The Quality Assurance Manager will lead and manage Quality Assurance activities across all Ocean Mist Farms locations. Responsible for upholding product standards, overseeing inspections, and ensuring accurate reporting. This role involves staff supervision, feedback, disciplinary communication, performance reviews, and training under general supervision.   

FOOD SAFETY PROCESSING SUPERVISOR - CASTROVILLE, CA

The Food Safety Processing Supervisor is in the company’s headquarters in Castroville, California. The position reports to and supports the Food Safety Manager. This position is responsible for oversight of food safety standards in the processing plant for: Spinach, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, and Artichokes and medley packs.

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - CASTROVILLE, CA

The Equipment Maintenance Supervisor works safely in accordance with OSHA standards, effectively as both an independent self‐starter and work cooperatively with others. This work must be planned and executed to meet crucial deadlines, efficiently serve our clients, and build the success of our programs. The following job functions are not all‐inclusive and may change as required by the needs of the Company.

COLD ROOM OPERATOR/BOX ROTATOR - COACHELLA, CA

The Cold Room Operator/Box Rotator will be responsible for putting away product with Warehouse Management system.

LOADER - CASTROVILLE, CA

The Loader position is responsible for placing finished goods into the warehouse, proper rotation of inventory, and accurately and efficiently picking customer orders and loading finished goods onto truck.

EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER - CASTROVILLE, CA

This role primarily manages the execution of employee communication programs that inform, inspire and connect employees to Ocean Mist Farms. This position will play a key role in reinvigorating our culture and communications across our various business units with the goal of creating an organization that is collaborative and focused on shared success.    

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN/MECHANIC - CASTROVILLE, CA

The Equipment Maintenance Technician/Mechanic works safely in accordance with OSHA standards, effectively as both an independent self‐starter and work cooperatively with others. This work must be planned and executed to meet crucial deadlines, efficiently serve our clients, and build the success of our programs. The following job functions are not all‐inclusive and may change as required by the needs of the Company.

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR - CASTROVILLE, CA

The System Administrator is located at the company’s headquarters in Castroville, California. The position reports to and supports the IT Director. As part of the IT Department the System Administrator is responsible for supporting and maintaining the Ocean Mist Farms computing environment, databases, and its related applications. This includes virtual servers, and general business applications.

RECEIVER - CASTROVILLE, CA

The Receiver is responsible for receiving all incoming product, in good conditions and proper traceability to Ocean Mist Farms facility.

QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTOR - CASTROVILLE, CA

The Quality Assurance Inspector will perform inspections on all commodities. This position is located in Castroville, California. Seasonal relocation to our remote facilities and surrounding areas is required.

2024 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - CASTROVILLE, CA

Every year, Ocean Mist Farms opens its doors to college students who want to learn more about agribusiness by providing direct exposure to our day-to-day operations.

Are you a self-driven college student eager to gain hands-on experience in agribusiness through a summer internship? If you seek challenges, want real-life experience within our field, and have a desire to be a part of a high-impact team, this paid internship may be meant for you.

Ocean Mist Farms was founded 100 years ago in Castroville, Californiaotherwise known as the Artichoke Center of the World. Today, Ocean Mist Farms is not only the largest producer of fresh artichokes in North America, we are also a leading producer of 25+ other commodities with actively expanding operations in value-added retail and foodservice.

Our paid internship program will give you the opportunity to grow with us this summer. Apply today!

FORCED AIR/BOX ROTATOR - CASTROVILLE, CA

The Forced Air/Box Rotator is responsible for receiving, offloading and rotating cooled products. Must have 2-3 years of forklift experienced and be certified. Bilingual skills are a plus.

QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTOR (VALUE-ADDED) - CASTROVILLE, CA

The Quality Assurance Inspector will perform inspections on all commodities. This position is located in Castroville, California. Travel to surrounding areas is required.

HARVEST FOREPERSON - CASTROVILLE, CA

The Harvest Foreperson is responsible for the supervision of the harvest crew.

MECHANIC II - CASTROVILLE, CA

The Truck Mechanic II is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a diverse range of farm equipment including trucks and trailers.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER - CASTROVILLE, CA

The Occupational Health & Safety Manager is responsible for the successful management of all duties associated with Occupational Safety and Workers' Compensation Programs of Ocean Mist Farms to include Desert Mist Farms.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE/ADJUSTMENT SPECIALIST - CASTROVILLE, CA

The Accounts Receivable Specialist/Adjustment Specialist secures revenue by verifying and posting receipts and resolving discrepancies.