Equipment Operator III

The Wonderful Company LLC; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision and dental

401k with match

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Wonderful Citrus plant in Delano, CA is seeking a second-shift equipment operator to ensure safe setup, operation, and calibration of packaging-line equipment. You will document observations, monitor fruit quality, and hand off clean, ready-to-work areas between shifts.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, English proficiency (bilingual in Spanish helpful), basic computer skills, and strong focus on accuracy, teamwork, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be precise and detail oriented.
• Able to troubleshoot mechanical issues on simple equipment.
• Able to read and write in English; Spanish helpful.
• Basic computer skills (Windows, Excel/Word).
• Works well in a team and communicates clearly.
• Good problem-solving abilities and math basics.

Responsibilities

• Setup and safe operation of the equipment.
• Perform pre-start checks, general repairs, preventive maintenance and calibrations.
• Maintain daily operator log book documenting observations and adjustments.
• Monitor fruit samples for quality, size and grade; adjust as needed.
• Keep equipment and area clean and in good condition.
• Provide training on equipment and hand off to next shift.
• Support safety, quality, efficiency, cost and productivity goals.

Skills

Precision and detail

Basic mechanical troubleshooting

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 Scarlett's Texas Red Grapefruit.

This position will be responsible for the complete operation, troubleshooting and repair in their designated area.

Job Description

• 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.
• 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

This position is for the second shift, working from 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM.

Qualifications

• 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 is 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 Range: $20.08 per hour.

Additional Information

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
  • 24/7 online physician consultations
  • virtual mental health resources
  • life coaching
  • engaging employee community groups
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
  • library of on-demand fitness videos
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
• Building a Healthy Society:To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com .
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving , allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.

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.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement.We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. 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.

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