Clerk II, Operations

The Wonderful Company • Mission, TX

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Wonderful Citrus is North America’s leading integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementines/mandarins, navel and Valencia oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus farms more than 74,000 acres of fresh citrus and has supplier relationships around the world 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 the globe under our flagship consumer brands, Wonderful Halos Mandarins, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red Grapefruit. The Clerk II, Operations will perform the responsibilities for all of the varieties processed through the packing facility. This role involves planning, preparing and communicating production schedules for the packing of all fresh citrus at the Paramount Texas facilities. The Clerk II will also manage the flow and inventory of packaging materials as necessary and coordinate needs between production and sales departments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and 1 year experience in production environment or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous experience in handling inventory, purchasing, materials planning and cost control.
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills
• Proficient in Excel
• 1-2 years of experience in inventory analysis and experience in purchasing practices
• Advanced computer skills and familiar with computer spreadsheets programs (i.e. Excel).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• 18 Years or older

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education from four-year college or technical school in Business Administration preferred
• Previous work experience with Oracle inventory modules preferred

Responsibilities

• Acts as Liaison between our Sales Department and Operations
• Clearly communicates to the Sales Department the following situations: 1) Production forecast and run plans 2) Out Stock or oversupply conditions 3) Excess Plant capacities 4) Production constraints 5) Fruit constraints
• Determine daily line capacities and fully utilize any excess
• Creates, updates, and releases production estimates for each variety
• Creates, updates, and releases Daily run lists, wash and pack batches, packing and bagging pitches.
• Schedule rotation of set-backs to insure maximum yield
• Assure that all area leads have all of the information they need to execute schedules
• Review SPM levels to minimize production shortages and over-pack
• Report out daily schedule adherence for all production lines
• Monitor and maintain SPM levels
• Assist Transportation and Shipping with truck appointments

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees