Operator I, Farming

Company Description

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 and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red grapefruit.

Job Description

Overview: 

Service, repair, and operate all types of vehicles.

Here's what you'll do:

• Service all types of Vehicles, Pickups, Cars, etc.
  • Oil & Lube Service
  • Brake Repair & Replacement
  • Minor Electrical Repair
• Service all types of Farm Equipment: IE. Tractors, Forklifts.
  • Oil & Lube service
  • Minor to moderate repairs
  • Some electrical repair
• Operate Wheel tractors with various attachments such as disks, mowers and sprayers
• Operate Specialty equipment:
  • Topper
  • Hedger
  • Forklift
  • Brush shredder
• Marks and reports any unusual field or tree conditions
• Maintain safety regulations at all times.
  • Performs all tasks in a safe manner. Required to wear all safety gear assigned and ask for instructions when unfamiliar or lacking knowledge of proper safety procedures.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

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

• 3 - 5 years experience in operation and maintenance of farm equipment
• Be able to lift 50 lbs. on a continuous basis and 100 lbs. on occasion
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, preferably Class A license
• Ability to work independently while meeting standards set by the Supervisor

Pay Rate: $19.55 per hour.

Additional Information

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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