Farming Nursery Lead

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, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red grapefruit.

Job Description

Overview:

This individual will perform the necessary functions to ensure tree health growth and care while performing their general labor duties. Supervises work as authorized by Nursery Supervisor and performs some administrative tasks.

Here's what you'll do:

• Be part of a dynamic team that is involved in all aspects of nursery operations, including propagation, cultivation, maintenance, inventory, and irrigation management of citrus trees

• Implement and supervise propagation techniques such as grafting and budding, to produce high-quality citrus trees

• Monitor and maintain the health of citrus trees, including disease and pest management, irrigation, and fertilization

• Maintain irrigation records and perform periodic pH and EC testing of irrigation water

• Work closely with the R&D team to execute trials in both the nursery and citrus orchards. Should be detail oriented and aid in collecting, recording, and analyze data on crop performance, soil health, pest, and disease management

• Ensure that all citrus trees produced meet quality standards

• Be a self-motivated and flexible team player with a strong work ethic

• Lead a team of nursery workers, providing guidance, training, and supervision to ensure efficient and effective nursery operations

• Performs all tasks in a safe manner. Required to wear all safety gear assigned and asks for instructions when unfamiliar or lacking knowledge of proper safety procedures

• Preparing and packing trees for field delivery (loading/unloading)

• Cleaning equipment and facilities

• Maintaining and repair irrigation system

• 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.

• Perform other responsibilities related to farming or as directed by supervisor

Qualifications

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

• High School Diploma required, Bachelor of Science degree preferred

• Previous experience in nursery work

• Ability to work alone without close supervision

• Intermediate communication skills and team-driven

• Must also have good physical dexterity to work with small plants and small containers

• Have adequate leadership and communication skills to direct, schedule and coordinate personnel and services

• Be a quick learner with good knowledge retention and an eye for detail

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and co-workers

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Additional Information

Wonderful's dedication to you:

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k

• Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program

• Paid sick, vacation and holiday time

• Wonderful Giving (www.wonderfulgiving.com) -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice

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.

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