General Labor

Pay Rate: $17.50 per hour. Weekend and overtime hours required when needed. This is a full-time, on-site role based at our Production Facility in The Dalles, Oregon. This position provides advancement opportunities commensurate with the employee’s demonstrated abilities and achievements.

These positions are part of a seniority based collective bargaining (CBA) unit and required to work on various shifts. Join our legacy of talented people working together to provide the highest level of customer service.  PCP employees receive terrific benefit plans such as affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement savings plans, including a defined-benefit pension plan is also provided to eligible employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide general labor services as instructed by supervisor or management team.
• Grades, sorts, or classifies fruit by size, weight, color, or condition.
• Cleaning and maintaining work areas.
• Labeling and preparing products for shipment.
• Follow all plant safety policies and procedures to include Good Manufacturing Policies (GMP’s).
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Ability to safely walk, climb stairs, walk on uneven surfaces to arrive at work location.
• Ability to communicate with supervisor/management and understand safety notices and signs
• Must be able to work any of the three shifts, overtime and weekends as needed.
• Reliable and able to maintain excellent attendance.

Physical Requirements: Frequent physical activity includes walking, bending, standing, twisting, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying/lifting up to 50 lbs. frequently, touching, reaching, gripping, finger dexterity, and hearing.  Moderate physical activity may include stooping, color identification, close vision, and depth perception. Under strenuous conditions, employees are still expected to perform their job requirements in a safe manner.

Environmental Factors: Working conditions include exposure to plant temperature extremes, dampness, humidity, fumes, and high noise levels.   Work requires wearing proper protective equipment.  Incumbent may work with rotating machinery and in a crowded area.  

Why Join PCP?

Become part of a team where your work truly matters. For over 50 years, our farmer-owned company has led the industry through innovation and a shared commitment to excellence. As an employee represented by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), you’ll be the backbone of our operations, ensuring everything runs safely, efficiently, and reliably every day.

At PCP, we believe in providing more than just a job; we offer long-term stability and a benefits package you can truly count on:

• Competitive hourly pay and overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• A defined-benefit pension plan for long-term retirement security.
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick leave, and bereavement (per the CBA contract).
• Employee Assistance Program and life insurance.
• Reliable year-round work with a company that has been farmer-owned for more than 50 years.

Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.

About PCP Summary

Established in 1971, Pacific Coast Producers is a cooperative owned by over 165 family farmers that grow and deliver various produce, including tomatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, cherries, and more, to production facilities in California and Oregon for processing and packaging. With over 3,000 dedicated employees, PCP strives to produce the finest quality products for customers across all channels of trade, including grocery retailers and foodservice distributors throughout the United States and Canada.

We have two production facilities located in The Dalles, Oregon, specifically dedicated to processing cherries. The facilities are equipped with advanced sorting, pitting, and processing equipment, enabling us to efficiently process large volumes of cherries while maintaining strict quality standards. Our facilities are an important part of the Pacific Northwest's agricultural industry and play a key role in the production of high-quality cherry products for consumers around the world.

AA/EEO Policy Statement

Pacific Coast Producers is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.