Lead, Farming

The Wonderful Company • Hargill, TX

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Wonderful Citrus is North America’s leading integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, farming over 74,000 acres and ensuring a year-round supply. The company's consumer brands include Wonderful Halos Mandarins, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red Grapefruit. The Lead, Farming position is responsible for ensuring trees receive scheduled irrigation water with minimum supervision, performing general labor, and operating farm tractors. This role also involves supervising work as authorized by the Farm Supervisor and performing administrative tasks. The Lead will schedule and coordinate work and personnel, assist with training in job responsibilities and safety procedures, and lead Safety Moments during team meetings. Effective communication with co-leads and supervisors about daily assignment changes and making emergency adjustments in the supervisor's absence are also key. The position requires comfort working with digital systems, including inventory software and data entry tools.

Requirements

• Valid Drivers license
• Ability to work alone without close supervision.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Be able to do continuous bending, stooping and walking on a daily basis.
• Have adequate leadership and communication skills to direct, schedule and coordinate personnel and services.
• 18 Years or older

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead to schedule and coordinate work and personnel at direction of Farm Supervisor.
• Assist with training in job responsibilities and safety procedures.
• Lead Safety Moments during team meetings.
• Effectively Communicate with co-leads and supervisors about changes in daily assignments.
• Makes emergency daily assignment adjustments in the absence of the supervisor.
• Comfortable working with digital systems, including inventory software and data entry tools.
• Completes daily farming logs/records (spray, irrigation, fertilizer, bathroom, etc.)
• Operate company vehicles for the transport of materials, supplies and any other company needs.
• Controls over flow of water and distribution.
• Repairs and does field level maintenance to irrigation system and equipment.
• Communicates with Water District and other external departments if necessary.
• Monitor team progress on daily assignments and report findings to supervisor.
• Responsible to keep portable bathroom accessible to crew members.
• Mark and report any pipeline or valve leaks and any unusual field or tree conditions.
• Operate wheel tractors with various attachments.
• Keep equipment clean and properly maintained for safe operation.
• Perform other responsibilities related to farming or as directed by supervisor.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees