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:

Performs the daily execution of irrigation plan as directed by Nursery supervisor. Monitors irrigation, fertigation and drainage water from trees through frequent sample collection and measurement with minimum level of supervision. Maintains sample records and produce reports upon request. Adjusts computerized irrigation control system under guidelines from nursery supervisor. Performs general labor as needed throughout nursery grounds and elsewhere at the standards expected and as directed by management.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Verifies irrigation system and programs are running according to settings. Maintains irrigation scheduling log sheet up to date.
• Under frequency determined by Nursery supervisor:
  • Collect water samples from nursery water tank, measure EC, pH, chlorine and any other determined parameters.
  • Collect samples from leached volume under the tree pots and measure EC, pH and volume.
  • Collect samples from drip line in each house and measure EC, pH, chlorine and any other determined parameters.
  • Collect samples from nutrient injection panels and measure EC, pH.
  • Collect any other samples deemed necessary by management team.
• Record all measurements done with samples and keep an organized log in a digital format approved by nursery supervisor and produces reports under direction of Nursery supervisor.
• Performs adjustments to irrigation scheduling and fertilization on the computer system under direction of Nursery supervisor. Maintains written record of changes done to irrigation and fertilizer system.
• Collects samples and performs dilution tests of all new fertilizer blends done at the nursery
• Makes adjustments, identifies problems, repairs and does field level maintenance to irrigation system.
• Marks and reports to nursery supervisor any pipeline or valve leaks and any unusual greenhouse or tree conditions.
• Maintains sample collection and analysis equipment in good order and properly calibrated. Keeps records of data and sampling.      
• Routinely checks on filters, pumps, RO and chlorinating systems to ensure all is functioning properly.
• Responsibilities also include and are not limited to:
  • Suckering Liners and budded trees
  • Greenhouse cleaning
  • Tree packing
  • Stake and Tie
  • Apply BA
  • Transplanting trees
  • Seed peeling and planting
  • Steamer SOP
  • All pest control function (Spray, injection, monitoring and closing PUR)
  • Actively engaged in 5S upkeep and philosophy

Here's what you'll do:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

• COVID vaccination will be required for this position unless candidate has a legally valid exemption.
• Ability to work alone without close supervision.
• Be in good physical condition to do continuous bending, stooping and walking on a day-long basis. Be able to lift 50 lbs. on occasion.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Have adequate leadership and communication skills to direct, schedule and coordinate personnel and services.
• Bilingual English/Spanish desired.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is light to moderate most of the time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. Temperatures range from 85 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit or more during the year. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• To effectively meet the demands of the position, travel up to 50% and is required.

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

• Wonderful Giving - a one-of-kind program that donates company money to charities close to our employees' hearts
• Employee college tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral program* - $1,500 per exempt referral; $500 per non-exempt referral, * Taxes applicable.
• Full benefits package -- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, company matching and annual catch-up, Employee Assistance Program, company-paid life insurance (spouse and dependents to age 26), life insurance, AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $4 billion company with 9,000 employees worldwide. We've made Wonderful Pistachios one of America's top-selling salty snacks. 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 bottled water in America. JUSTIN Wine produces California's top-selling, high-end Cabernet Sauvignon. And Teleflora is the world's largest flower delivery service.

The Wonderful Company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $120 million invested in environmental technologies and sustainability research, $45 million in charitable giving and education initiatives every year, $30 million toward the construction of a new charter school campus in California's Central Valley, and innovative health and wellness programs, including two new, free primary care clinics for employees and their dependents.

Wonderful Citrus 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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