Equipment Operator I - 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 and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red grapefruit.

Overview:

As an Operator I, you will run one of the following machines: CMSA (auto packer), Box Former (SPMC/RP200/TF200), Continuous Bin Tipper (CBT). CMSA primary duties are to ensure the 4 machines are continuously running and applying the correct number of bags into the box as well as ensuring the correct label is being placed on the box. Box former primary duties are managing the number of available boxes needed to complete orders, ensuring that the boxes are being formed correctly, and identifying any mechanical issues. Continuous Bin Tippers primary duties are to ensure the correct product is being brought to the line, conducting Wet Process Audit, monitoring the fruit flow.

Here's what you'll do:

• Using multiple apps to record essential production data
• Consumption of dry goods materials
• Communicating with multiple groups of individuals from Quality Control to Reliability
• Escalating issues to on-site production supervisor or manager.
• Work with others to meet production goals.
• Troubleshoot minor issues with machine.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Involvement with Continuous improvement initiatives
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously and independently with minimal supervision
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment under pressure, stress, or strict time constraints
• Effectively work well with a diverse group of people with different personalities
• Requires in-person interaction with different groups of people

Pay Rate: $18.05

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

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Computer Skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Organization skills and attention to detail
• Some basic mechanical skills for use of wrenches, screwdrivers, or other such hand tools.
• Ability to lift 35lbs

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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