Ventura Coastal, LLC

Ventura Coastal, LLC is a facility where truck drivers pick up shipments, such as grapefruit juice or other liquids in bags. The process is detailed and involves multiple steps. Drivers must check in at the security guard shack, fill out forms, and wait to be called. They are instructed to stage in a designated area. The loading procedure requires drivers to go to the scale twice—first empty, then again after being loaded. They communicate via a call box and a tube system at the scale to receive weight tickets. At the loading bay, the trailer is cleaned with a blower, and the load is secured, which can take several hours to prevent bags from ripping. After loading, drivers collect paperwork from the shipping office near the break area. The staff and security guards are described as great, helpful, and consummate professionals. Drivers are advised to follow all given instructions carefully for a smooth process. Safety attire including pants, a long sleeve shirt, safety vest, hard hat, and a hair net is required.

1. Tipton, California