Equipment Operator IV, Nursery

Wonderful Citrus LLC; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite cafe

Gym

Clinic

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Education reimbursement

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Wonderful Giving

Job summary

Wonderful Citrus LLC is seeking a nursery laborer to perform general tasks in the nursery and related areas. The role requires ability to work independently or in a team, and to meet management standards through consistent performance throughout the year.

The position involves hands-on duties such as budding, spraying, seed processing, transplanting, and other nursery maintenance activities. Pay is hourly with benefits and opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

• Ability to work alone without close supervision and in group settings with teamwork.
• Be in good physical condition to do bending, stooping and walking for long periods.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs on a continuous basis and drive if needed with a valid license.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions from leads and supervisors; write basic work notations.
• Ability to count and track time accurately.

Responsibilities

• Budding
• Spraying
• Tying Buds
• Budwood Maintenance
• Seed Processing
• Clipping
• Stake & Tie
• Installing Drippers
• Seed Extraction
• Transplanting
• Cutting Tail
• Removing Tape
• Tree Packing
• Sorting Trees & Ellepots
• Suckering

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Reading instructions

Writing notes

Time tracking

Job description

Company 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

Performs general labor as needed throughout nursery and elsewhere as directed by management. The nursery operator is dedicated to the nursery year-round and is expected to perform at high level and meet the standards set by management.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Budding
• Spraying
• Tying Buds
• Budwood Maintenance
• Seed Processing
• Clipping
• Stake & Tie
• Installing Drippers
• Seed Extraction
• Transplanting
• Cutting Tail
• Removing Tape
• Tree Packing
• Sorting Trees & Ellepots
• Suckering

Qualifications

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

• Ability to work alone without close supervision and in group settings with excellent team work attitude.
• Be in good physical condition to do continuous bending, stooping and walking on a day-long basis.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs on a continuous basis. If operating a company vehicle must possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to read and interpret general instructions from leads and supervisors. Ability to write and keep basic notations of work performed. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leads and managers.
• Ability to count and keep track of time.

Pay Range:

$21.93 - $22.34 an hour. Final Compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

Wonderful’s dedication to you:

• Onsite Cafe, Gym, & Clinic
• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k
• Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program
• Paid sick, vacation and holiday time
• Wonderful Giving (www.wonderfulgiving.com) -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice

Why 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 wonderful.com, or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. To learn more about the company’s corporate social responsibility impact, visit csr.wonderful.com.

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.