Salinas is the produce capital of California, with Taylor Farms, Dole, and Fresh Express operating large pre-cooling, fresh-cut, and cold storage facilities serving the lettuce, leafy greens, and berry harvests of the Salinas Valley. Top employers include Taylor Farms, Dole, Fresh Express, and Lineage Logistics. California statewide average salary for refrigeration technicians, mechanics, and engineers is $72,000 per year. Nearby hiring hubs include Watsonville, Castroville, King City, Gilroy, and Hollister. California requires a C-38 contractor license for commercial and industrial refrigeration work.
Check out open refrigeration jobs in Salinas below.