About the role
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:
Monitor pre-harvest and harvest for quality and quantity in a timely manner. Estimate the crop yields and assisting with harvest sequence.
Job Description
- Maintain a valid Driver's License in good standing in order to operate a company vehicle.
- Assist in Fruit Evaluation Management team duties
- Monitor crop volumes and fruit sizing across various ranches.
- Track trees for in-field fruit cataloging of characteristics and growth.
- Assist in the harvest sequence and direction of harvest crews.
- Learn fruit sampling techniques for fruit grading and maturity analysis.
- Assist in data entry and management of scientific resources
- Training and supervision of seasonal workers.
- Frequent travel to and from fields will be necessary (vehicle and fuel will be provided).
Qualifications
- Familiarity with state specific food safety laws.
- Ability to see the "big picture" business perspective, but is willing to "roll up their sleeves" and do whatever it takes to get the job done.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to provide guidance and assistance to all levels of employees.
- Professional communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines consistently.
- Ability to perform efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
- Demonstrated problem solving and conflict management skills.
- Ability to employ creative and innovative thought processes.
- Ability to perform analysis and communicate results effectively.
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle software.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Fruit Evaluation experience, with a specific emphasis in agriculture preferably within a production/manufacturing setting. Supplementary training and/or designations related to the quality assurance or food safety field, or equivalent education and experience, is desirable.