Arils - Manufacturing Lead

  • Full-time

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 Arils lead is responsible for overseeing the finished goods palletizing and completing of orders, Responsible for hourly case count. Must be able to read and follow the run plan. Must be able to train and coach returning and new employees on equipment and process in assigned areas. Arils leads are responsible for having all the employees in their area always following the GMP’s and safety rules. Must be responsible courteous and professional in all their communications with employees. Inform the supervisor of any issues with any employees. 

Base Compensation: $21.00

Job Description

  • Follow all GMP, Food Safety & Company policies.  

  • Must be able to follow written and or verbal instructions.  

  • Be responsible for the company supplied items. 

  • Responsible to notify the supervisor of any issues arising regarding safety, harassment, or attendance issues.  

  • Must follow safety and company rules. 

  • Must be able to operate safely around moving equipment such as Extraction, Fillers, and moving conveyors. 

  • Track all the finished goods being shipped. 

  • Must be able to read run plan. 

  • Must be able to train new employees in their assigned work area.  

  • Keeping all the employees safe. 

  • Perform any other work as assigned. 

Qualifications

  • Able to work in a fast paced environment  

  • Able to stand for long periods of time , reaching bending and turning 

  • Able to work in cold and wet environment. 

  • Good vision.  

  • Good eye hand coordination. 

  • Able to clearly communicate with other leads or supervisors.  

  • Able to climb stairs and platforms. 

  • Able to watch fast moving conveyors without getting sick. 

  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs. 

  • Must have mechanical aptitude. 

  • Prefer someone with leadership experience.  

  • Good verbal and written communication skills (preferred Bi- Lingual Spanish/English). 

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, speak the data that is being collected and open availability including evenings and weekends.  

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

GED or high school diploma preferred, or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

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.

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