We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. All our employees receive in-depth training to enhance their personal and professional development. Training centers around leadership, communication and cultivating relationships. Trust, accountability and cooperation are our guiding principles.
Our culture centers around finding and keeping top talent. That’s why Western Growers offers a competitive benefits package. Employees become eligible for benefits the first day of the month following one month of continuous employment.
We offer our employees a choice of three PPO plans, three dental plans and a vision plan. Each employee get a flex-dollar credit amount to use toward benefits or save for a flexible spending account. This credit amount and the cost of benefits are both prorated across the year. Credit amounts vary based on employee-only or employee plus dependents coverage.
Employees can receive reimbursement up to a certain dollar amount for continuing education through an accredited program that offers either growth in an area related to the employee’s current position or might lead to promotional opportunities.
Employees accrue vacation time according to their tenure. They also accrue sick time separate from vacation time. Western Growers honors eight paid holidays per year. Plus, after a 90-day introductory period, employees earn up to two floating holidays per year.
An employee receives a safe harbor contribution equal to 3% of compensation earned after the first anniversary of active employment. The contribution is immediately 100% vested, and is not dependent on the employee’s having made 401(k)/Roth 401(k) deferral contributions.
An employee receives a discretionary profit sharing contribution equal to 4% of compensation earned after the first anniversary of active employment. The contribution is subject to a 6-year vesting schedule, and is dependent on the employee’s being employed on the last day of the year and having worked 1,000 hours during the year. The contribution is not dependent on the employee’s having made 401(k)/Roth 401(k) deferral contributions.
If an employee makes 401(k)/Roth 401(k) deferral contributions, after the first anniversary of active employment he or she will also become eligible to receive the company’s discretionary matching contribution. The employer will match dollar for dollar up to 3% of pay on all 401(k)/Roth 401(k) deferrals made from compensation earned after the first anniversary of active employment. This contribution is subject to a 6-year vesting schedule, and is dependent on the employee’s being employed on the last day of the year and having worked 1,000 hours during the year.
All employer contributions are calculated and put into the participant’s account annually.
From flexible spending accounts and employee assistance programs to life insurance and wellness programs, Western Growers offers a comprehensive set of ancillary benefits. Plus, discounted tickets to southern California attractions, discounted dry cleaning and car detailing (Irvine headquarters only), our employees enjoy a culture that rewards their hard work.
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…Western Growers is the strongest voice western agriculture has…Especially in the last 10 years, the leadership at Western Growers has performed at the highest level…My brother and I are very appreciative of everything Western Growers does.
Joe Colace
Five Crowns Inc., Brawley, CA
