Company DescriptionWonderful Citrus is America's largest integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementine/mandarin, navel and Valencia oranges; lemons; limes; grapefruits; and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus owns, cultivates and harvests more than 58,000 acres of fresh citrus and ships around the world each year to ensure a year-round supply. Our citrus can be found in all channels of distribution, with our consumer brands most visible in the produce department of grocery stores across America under the flagship consumer brands of Wonderful Halos mandarins and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red grapefruit.Job DescriptionOverview:This position will be responsible for the complete operation, troubleshooting and repair in their designated area.Here's what you'll do:Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Responsible for the setup and safe operation of the equipment
Perform all necessary pre-start checks, general equipment repairs, preventive maintenance; cleaning, proper shutdown procedures and troubleshoot to assure accuracy of equipment. Calibrate unit on a regular basis to ensure proper performance
Complete downtime tracking documentation
Maintain daily operator log book to document observations, machine adjustments, etc.
Monitor fruit samples for quality, size, grade and identify when adjustments are necessary
Maintain all electronic and hardware in clean and good operation conditions
Facilitate training on all equipment
Communicate with team members all vital information necessary to successfully execute our company and mission goals but not losing sight of employee and food safety
Continuously monitor all relevant performance metrics, and be able to make adjustments as needed to correct deviations
Participate in “minding the fruit” by taking ownership of their respective areas (continuously monitoring performance of equipment, quality of work, identifying barriers to success and taking meaningful action)
Understand other departments/areas so as to minimize any negative external impact to their departments
Hand off to the next shift, a work area that you yourself would expect from the other shift
Assist in the continuous improvement efforts at the facilities in Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Cost and Productivity
Other duties as assigned
QualificationsHere's what you'll bring to the table:
High school diploma or GED
The position requires precision and is very detail oriented
Ability to perform light mechanical troubleshooting and parts replacement
Speak, read and write in the English language, bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in oral and written form
Precious knowledge of fruit, fruit quality and grade characteristics are a plus but not required
Must work with fellow co-workers and promote a teamwork environment
Good problem-solving skills and communication
Must have basic computer skills; experience required using Microsoft Windows (i.e. Excel and Word)
Basic mathematical skills required. Must understand ratios, minimums and maximums and percentages
Ability to multi-task and be comfortable in a fast-paced work setting
Pay Rate: $19.50Additional InformationWonderful's dedication to you:
Competitive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k
Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program
Paid sick, vacation and holiday time
Wonderful Giving (
) -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choiceWhy Choose Wonderful?Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $6 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora, and JUSTIN and Lewis Cellars wines. The Wonderful Company's connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA.To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit , or follow The Wonderful Company on , , and . To learn more about the company's corporate social responsibility impact, visit .Wonderful Citrus and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.EEO is the law -EEO is the law -
