Extraction Lead at The Wonderful Company

Buttonwillow, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

26.0

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Team Management, Quality Control, Safety Management, GMP, Problem Solving, Communication, Microsoft Office, Chemical Handling, Operational Planning, Training And Coaching, KPI Reporting

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Company Description From tree to table, POM Wonderful delivers a whole lot of healthy. Known for our iconic double-bubble bottle, we grow, harvest, package, and market fresh pomegranates, pomegranate arils, and a selection of delicious pomegranate-blended juices and teas. With over 9,000 acres in California’s Central Valley, POM Wonderful is committed to unleashing the antioxidant power of our handpicked pomegranates. JOB SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to lead the daily beverage operations team including overall quality, safety and employee performance of their assigned area. The Extraction Lead will work daily with the staff to ensure efficient work performance by training, coaching, developing and correcting behavior of the employees. This is a leadership position that directs the work of all hourly staff and is responsible for the overall performance of the department. Compensation- $22 - $26. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience. Job Description Adhere to safety, GMP and quality best practices and company policy. Manage& oversee movements made by all forklift & Yard Goat operator Plan & implement task and ensure standard processes are being followed Daily problem solving Able to analyze situations and make decisions Support improvements in Quality, Delivery, and Safety Ensure all drivers follow safety operating procedures and guidelines Conduct safety tailgate meeting Housekeeping maintained throughout the processes Maintain a safe environment and support a safety culture. Maintain a Food Safety environment and support a quality culture. Create and maintain a professional working environment. Maintain materials and product produced within product specifications. Meet expected operational goals and numbers. Support maintenance and maintain operation and cleanliness of all machines. Maintain area in a clean & organized manner. Shift start assign everyone to their workstation, pass down of schedule to employees, and address work to be completed. E-mail shift KPIs as required. Monitor breaks & lunches. Make sure everyone takes a break & lunch Verify & initial shift paperwork as required. Shift end: address safety & quality concerns; reconcile paperwork, materials used, and quality issues. Own and participate in their own development. Must have flexible work schedule with some mandatory weekends and overtime Assist/ Perform COP/ CIP process, will also handle chemical during cleaning process Aerial lift certified Chemical handling training Perform any work as assigned. Qualifications Communication skills: Persuasive and productive communication skills to appropriately communicate directly with operation personnel, coworkers, and management. Teamwork: Effectively works with team dynamics, personal objectives promotes team to help others to meet team goals deadlines, and is reliable. Work quality Expectations: Maintain a high quality process, to insure product to be safe and of high quality. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and extreme cold. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Provide presentations and lead meetings as required. Ability to work within a team environment and with external partners. Must be self-motivated and able to achieve high impact in an unstructured environment. Ability to use Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Characteristics should include but not be limited to: being able to work with others; work efficiently with little or no supervision; understand and able to do basic math equations, communicate the data that is being collected and open availability including evenings and weekends. Additional Information POM's Dedication to You: 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. POM Wonderful is the largest grower and producer of fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the United States as well as the worldwide leader in fresh California pomegranates and pomegranate-based products, including our 100% pomegranate juices, healthy juice blends and teas. With nearly two million pomegranate trees in Central California, we grow, handpick and juice our own pomegranates to ensure the highest quality. Sold throughout the world and in the vast majority of North American retailers, our selection of products includes pomegranate-based juices and teas, fresh fruit when in season, and fresh arils. POM Wonderful is part of The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit csr.wonderful.com. We’ve made Wonderful® Pistachios America’s fastest-growing snack brand. We’ve turned pomegranates and POM Wonderful® into a worldwide phenomenon. Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America. FIJI® Water is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in America. JUSTIN® Wine produces California’s top-selling, high-end Cabernet Sauvignon. And Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 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. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. EEO is the law - click here for more information

Responsibilities

Lead the daily beverage operations team to ensure overall quality, safety, and employee performance. Direct the work of hourly staff, manage forklift movements, and maintain a food-safe environment through training and coaching.