Director of Spray Operations

With approximately 100,000 planted acres in California's San Joaquin Valley, Wonderful Orchards is the world's largest grower of almonds, pistachios and pomegranates. Wonderful Orchards is a part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world through its iconic consumer brands which include Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, Teleflora, and JUSTIN Wine.

This position leads the spray operations division managing a $12+ million budget and covering an estimated 700,000 acres a year. The division coordinates over 100 pieces of field equipment for the safe application of pesticides/herbicides, hedging and topping throughout Wonderful Orchards which include almond, pistachio, and pomegranates. Lead the spray operations service culture – Safety, Precision, Efficient.

Functions include but are not limited to the following. Must be able to move freely between tasks depending on workload, season, etc.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create and maintain a safe working environment
• Create and maintain a fair and equitable working environment that promotes based upon safety, performance, job knowledge, and the desire to improve
• Determine short- and long-term needs of farming divisions, Ranch Managers and Pest Control Advisors 
• Communicate and execute spray needs with Spray Managers including appropriate timing of pesticide, chemical, or herbicide applications.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining operational budgets
• Responsible for information on spray practices including pesticide usage, chemical application reporting, equipment usage, labor reporting and operational reports.
• Ensures appropriate equipment including tractors and spray equipment are available.
• Assures the environmental conditions are within compliance for application of chemicals.
• Assures all laws are being followed as outlined on the chemical labels and incorporate all new laws and regulations into the operation.
• Ensure all quality control programs are being implemented. 
• Coordinate with researchers for specialized applications

Pay Range: $115,000 - $140,000 commute access to company vehicle,  and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, shall, and/ or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma/ GED and 5+ years’ AG experience, field management or equivalent combination education and experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

SPECIFIC KNOWELDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Qualified Applicators License (QAL) required or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Strong understanding of the different applications for pesticides and herbicides.
• Experience managing multiple crews and locations.
• Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills
• Bilingual English/ Spanish preferred

Why chose Wonderful?

Wonderful Nurseries and Wonderful Orchards are part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion company, which also has other No. 1 brands such as Wonderful® Pistachios, FIJI® Water, Wonderful® Halos®, JUSTIN® Wine, and Teleflora®. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

• We nourish, naturally - We believe that what you put into your body matters. The most nutritious -- and best-tasting -- foods are those from nature.
• We play to win - Our employees set ambitious goals and meet challenges with unified purpose and unmatched energy.
• We act differently - With courage and fearlessness, we are relentless in our quest to inspire healthier. food and beverage choices. As a privately held organization, we have the freedom and the power to make quick and effective decisions.

Wonderful Orchards 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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