PICO Operator

ABOUT WAWONA FROZEN FOODS

Wawona Frozen Foods is a family‑owned company known for our commitment to quality, safety, and exceptional service. We produce premium frozen fruit products using state‑of‑the‑art facilities that meet the highest standards of food safety and consistency. Our teams work collaboratively to ensure that every customer receives the superior value and service Wawona is known for.

The PICO Operator is responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy and production order integrity throughout the manufacturing process. This role serves as the bridge between Production, Warehouse, Inventory Control, Accounting and Quality by managing inventory transactions, validating lot codes, reviewing variances, and ensuring accurate consumption and output reporting.

Wawona Frozen Foods – Clovis, CA Location
Status: Seasonal
Schedule: M-F, Onsite, In Person

Compensation: $19-21 DOE

• Control inventory consumption by reviewing raw materials, packaging, and ingredients used in production.
• Account for and process returned materials that were not consumed during production.
• Release production orders in the ERP system.
• Close completed production orders and ensure all transactions are accurate.
• Verify inventory accuracy and investigate discrepancies.
• Review and validate production variances.
• Maintain direct communication with Production, Warehouse, Inventory Control, Accounting and Quality teams.
• Identify, communicate, and elevate inventory or transaction errors to PICO Manager+.
• Validate lot codes, batch information, and pallet quantities for accuracy and traceability.
• Verify finished goods outputs against production records.
• Perform pallet racking, labeling, and shrink‑wrapping as needed.
• Ensure accurate inventory transactions to support food safety, traceability, and audit requirements.
• Support cycle counts and inventory reconciliation efforts.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, and company food safety standards.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or production reporting preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience with ERP systems;
  Business Central experience preferred.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and use a computer and phone.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Primarily office‑based; may visit production areas where conditions include noise, humidity, cold temperatures, moving mechanical parts, and slippery floors (slip‑resistant shoes required).

• Family‑owned culture with strong values
• Opportunity to make an impact across multiple departments
• Stable, growing company in the food manufacturing industry
• Supportive leadership and teamwork‑focused environment