Lead, Farming

Wonderful Citrus is North America’s leading integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementines/mandarins, navel and Valencia oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus farms more than 74,000 acres of fresh citrus and has supplier relationships around the world 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 the globe under our flagship consumer brands, Wonderful Halos Mandarins, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red Grapefruit.

Overview:

Performs functions necessary to ensure trees receive scheduled irrigation water with minimum level of supervision. Performs general labor as needed. Operates farm tractors. Supervises work as authorized by Farm Supervisor and performs some administrative tasks

Here's what you'll do:

• Lead to schedule and coordinate work and personnel at direction of Farm Supervisor.
• Assist with training in job responsibilities and safety procedures.
• Lead Safety Moments during team meetings.
• Effectively Communicate with co-leads and supervisors about changes in daily assignments.
• Makes emergency daily assignment adjustments in the absence of the supervisor.
• Comfortable working with digital systems, including inventory software and data entry tools.
• Completes daily farming logs/records (spray, irrigation, fertilizer, bathroom, etc.)
• Operate company vehicles for the transport of materials, supplies and any other company needs.
• Controls over flow of water and distribution.
• Repairs and does field level maintenance to irrigation system and equipment.
• Communicates with Water District and other external departments if necessary.
• Monitor team progress on daily assignments and report findings to supervisor.
• Responsible to keep portable bathroom accessible to crew members.
• Mark and report any pipeline or valve leaks and any unusual field or tree conditions.
• Operate wheel tractors with various attachments.
• Keep equipment clean and properly maintained for safe operation.
• Perform other responsibilities related to farming or as directed by supervisor.
• Pay rate $15.53 P/H

Here's what you'll bring to the table:

• Valid Drivers license
• Ability to work alone without close supervision.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Be able to do continuous bending, stooping and walking on a daily basis.
• If operating a company vehicle must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Have adequate leadership and communication skills to direct, schedule and coordinate personnel and services.
• 18 Years or older

Wonderful's dedication to you:

• On-Site Gym – Stay active and healthy with access to our fully equipped fitness center
• Exclusive Product Discounts – Enjoy special savings on our products as part of our team!
• Growth & Career Advancement – Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Professional Mentorship – Learn from experienced professionals and grow your network.
• May include discretionary housing assistance.

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.