Equipment Operator III (Grader/Sizer Operator) - 1st Shift - Wonderful Citrus

Wonderful Citrus is America's largest integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementine/mandarin, navel and Valencia oranges; lemons; limes; grapefruits; and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus owns, cultivates and harvests more than 58,000 acres of fresh citrus and ships around the world each year 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 America under the flagship consumer brands of Wonderful Halos mandarins, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red grapefruit.

Overview:

This position will be responsible for the complete operation, troubleshooting and repair of the electronic grading equipment. The first shift is from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM.

Here's what you'll do: 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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
• Complete downtime tracking documentation
• Maintain daily operator PM’s 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.
• 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
• Use analytical skills based on incoming production information to accommodate production strategy
• 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 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
• Other duties as assigned

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

• 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
• Must have strong Analytical Skills
• 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 Rate: $18.75/hour

Wonderful's dedication to you:

• 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.

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