Juice Extraction & Process Lead **2nd Shift**

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. 

We are seeking an experienced Juice Extraction & Process Lead to oversee our pomegranate juice production operation. This role involves managing the extraction, decanting, pasteurization, Koch filtration, Evaporation system and final product handling, ensuring quality and efficiency throughout the process. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in food or beverage processing and strong leadership skills to coordinate technicians/operators across multiple stages of production.

Compensation- $22.00-$28.00 Hourly

What our Juice/Concentrate Extraction Lead will do:

• Implement safety, GMP, and quality standards.
• Maintain a safe environment and foster a culture of safety.
• Ensure a food safety environment and promote a quality culture.
• Create and sustain a professional working environment.
• Lead the juice extraction process from raw material intake to final product storage.
• Lead technicians and operators across decanting, pasteurization, filtration, evaporation, and packaging areas.
• Ensure product quality and consistency through proper equipment operation and processing parameters.
• logistics, including truck deliveries, raw material intake, and finished product
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain processing equipment.
• Maintain compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with production teams to improve yield efficiency and process reliability.

Skills & experience that are necessary as our Juice/Concentrate Extraction Lead will include, but not limited to:

• Experience in juice extraction, pasteurization, or food/beverage processing.
• Strong understanding of decanters, pasteurizers, filtration systems, and evaporation equipment, Preferred. 
• Leadership experience managing teams in a production setting.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and best practices.
• Ability to coordinate operational logistics (trucks, material handling).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Responsible for delivering presentations and leading meetings as needed.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and collaborate with external partners.
• Must be self-driven and capable of achieving significant results in an unstructured environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Additional Information:

• Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility
• Opportunities for development and internal mobility
• Manager and leadership training, biweekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings
• Companywide problem solving and continuous improvement training
• Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
• Company focus on wellness and health including virtual yoga and mindful meditation classes

POM Wonderful is the largest grower and producer of fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the United States as well as the worldwide leader in fresh California pomegranates and pomegranate-based products including our 100% pomegranate juices, healthy juice blends and teas. We grow, handpick and juice our own pomegranates to ensure the highest quality.

POM Wonderful is 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.

The Wonderful Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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