Spray Ops Supervisor at The Wonderful Company

Visalia, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervision, Planning, Budgeting, Irrigation Management, Pest Control, Weed Control, Fertility Management, Team Leadership, Training, Communication, Bilingual, Agricultural Operations, Computer Literacy, Qualified Applicator License, Problem Solving, Collaboration

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

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: Supervise, plan, purchase materials, assist in budgeting process, and responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day cultural operations of orchards of 1,000-2,500 acres. Work with other departments and outside contractors to optimize efficiency of farming operations. Here's what you'll do: Plan, organize, and coordinate activities pertaining to the production of citrus in assigned geographic areas. Supervise day to day operations including fertility, pest control, weed control, irrigation, pruning, frost protection, and other related ranch projects. Give direction, display leadership, provide training and guidance, and promote teamwork within the labor force and other departments within Wonderful Citrus for a productive and harmonious work atmosphere. Work with Irrigation Districts, communicating water orders and always keeping updated on balances. Schedule, coordinate, supervise and monitor all irrigation functions by implementing irrigation schedules. Will supervise up to 8 -10 full-time employees year-round, and up to 60 seasonal employees. Qualifications B.S. degree in agricultural related studies preferred or three years agricultural operations experience Computer literate and Qualified Applicator license is preferred Must have a valid California Driver’s license Bilingual (English/Spanish) desired Pay Range: $75,000 - $85,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience. Additional Information Wonderful's dedication to you: On-site Café – Convenient dining with fresh meal options On-Site Gym – Stay active and healthy with access to our fully equipped fitness center Exclusive Product Discounts – Enjoy special savings on our products as part of our team! Growth & Career Advancement – Opportunities for professional development and career progression. Professional Mentorship – Learn from experienced professionals and grow your network. May include discretionary housing assistance. 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. EEO is the law - click here for more information I'm interested EEO is the law - click here for more information

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate day-to-day operations of citrus orchards, ensuring efficient farming practices. Work with various departments and contractors to optimize production and maintain a productive work atmosphere.