Nursery Lead

Company DescriptionWonderful 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 DescriptionOverview:Follows production schedule to ensure trees receive adequate care as outlined by the Production Manager. Performs general labor as needed. Operates nursery equipment, forklift, and sprayer as needed. Supervises work as authorized by Production Manager and performs some administrative tasks.Here's what you'll do:Communicates daily tasks to production employees and ensures the tasks are being performed correctlyCollecting and entering production data into PickTrace from production employeesEnsuring employees are following all safety protocolsFollow production schedule and supervise that it is being performed to the standards setCommunicating any observations that need to be added to schedule to the Production ManagerPerforms spraying of chemicals and fertilizers as needed. QualificationsHere's what you'll bring to the table:3 - 5 years experience in farming operationsBe able to lift 50 lbs. continuously and 100 lbs. on occasionBilingual English/Spanish Required. If operating a company vehicle, a driver's license must be possessed. Ability to work independently while meeting standards set by the SupervisorAbility to work alone without close supervision. Be in good physical condition to do continuous bending, stooping, and walking on a day-long basis. Have adequate leadership and communication skills to direct, schedule, and coordinate personnel and services. Pay Rate: $22.00-$24.00. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.Additional InformationWonderful's dedication to you:Competitive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401kContinued training and generous Education Reimbursement ProgramPaid sick, vacation and holiday timeWonderful Giving () -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choiceWhy 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 , or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. To learn more about the company's corporate social responsibility impact, visit .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 informationI'm interestedEEO is the law - click here for more information

Created: 2025-03-23