Equipment Operator I

Wonderful Citrus; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite cafe

Gym

Clinic

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Wonderful Citrus is seeking an operator to manage the complete operation, repairs, welfare, and maintenance of fruit sorting equipment in California. You will set up and run electronic sorting gear and ensure smooth production with regular calibrations and quality checks.

The role requires basic math, computer fluency (Windows, Excel, Word) and the ability to work with teams in a fast-paced environment. Safety and reliable downtime reporting are essential components of the job.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Experience with Windows, Excel and Word.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the electronic fruit sorting equipment.
• Perform general equipment repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Fill-out downtime documentation efficiently.
• Maintain grading standards through automated equipment and adjust as needed.
• Collect and evaluate fruit samples.
• Calibrate units regularly for proper performance.
• Keep electronic and hardware clean and in good working condition.
• Load equipment with film and mesh by lifting materials multiple times per shift.
• Follow safety standards including fall protection when climbing above ground.

Skills

Teamwork

Electro-mechanical troubleshooting

Stamina

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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.

Job Description

Overview:

An individual to take responsibility over the complete operation, repairs, welfare, and general maintenance of fruit sorting equipment.

Here’s what you'll do:

• Will setup and operate the electronic fruit sorting equipment.
• Will have to perform general equipment repairs, preventive maintenance and troubleshoot.
• Will fill-out downtime documentation efficiently
• Perform and maintain grading standards through automated equipment and make necessary adjustments.
• Collect and evaluate fruit samples.
• Calibrate unit on a regular basis to ensure proper performance.
• Maintain all electronic and hardware in clean and good operating conditions.
• Load equipment with film and mesh by lifting materials multiple times per shift
• Follow safety standards including fall protection when climbing above ground

Qualifications

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

• Must have intermediate computer skills; experience required using Microsoft Windows (i.e. Excel and Word).
• Ability to perform light electro-mechanical troubleshooting and parts replacement.
• Speak, read and write in the English language, bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
• Intermediate mathematical skills required. Must understand ratios, minimums and maximums and percentages.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in oral and written form.
• Fruit knowledge or the ability to understand and obtain the knowledge.
• Quality Control and/or Quality Assurance experience preferred but not required.
• Must work with fellow co-workers and promote a teamwork environment.
• Must have good hand speed and the use of both hands to accomplish the above-described duties.
• Ability to continuously walk up and down stairs.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. of materials multiple times per shift
• Ability to bend/stoop down to pick up equipment 5-50 lbs.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Candidates may be required to pass a math and computer test.

Additional Information

Wonderful's dedication to you:

• Onsite Cafe, Gym, & Clinic
• Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program

Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $6 billionglobal 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.

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.