Technical Opportunity Trainee

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. In early 2015, Wonderful Orchards ventured into the Bee business with the intention of contributing to the long-term health of bees, investing in R&D efforts and further develop best practices for the industry. Wonderful Bees is growing across the nation! Our growth is exciting, but we can’t do it alone. Join us in this new venture as we look to expand and hire various roles! Wonderful Orchards and Wonderful Bees are a part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion 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

Discover the benefits of earning while you learn! The Technical Opportunity Program (TOP) is a free three-week training program that equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for high-paying roles through technical training.  You'll gain practical experience in electrical and mechanical skills through a mix of lectures, videos, and hands-on lab activities. Plus, you'll be paid while in training, starting at $18.30 an hour. If you're ready to invest in your future and work hard – this training is for you! 

¡Descubre los beneficios de ganar dinero mientras aprendes! El Programa de Oportunidad Técnica (TOP) es un programa de capacitación gratuito de tres semanas que equipa a los estudiantes con las habilidades y conocimientos necesarios para roles bien remunerados a través de capacitación técnica.  Obtendrá experiencia práctica en habilidades eléctricas y mecánicas a través de una combinación de conferencias, videos y actividades prácticas de laboratorio. Además, se le pagará mientras esté entrenando, a partir de $18.30 la hora. Si está listo para invertir en su futuro y trabajar duro, ¡esta capacitación es para usted!

Responsibilities:

• Exhibit safety conscious behavior for self and others.
• Use safe practices and principles while working around equipment and machinery.
• Assist with fueling/inspecting/servicing equipment in the field.
• Perform general housekeeping duties of equipment, shop, and shop yard.
• Utilize wash rack steam cleaner and water to clean equipment.
• Assist mechanics with inspecting and repairing equipment.
• Perform minor repairs under direction of lead mechanics. 
• Perform preventive maintenance in a semi-supervised environment.
• Perform greasing of equipment unsupervised.
• Assist lead mechanics with tire mounting/dismounting on Harvest Equipment.
• Move equipment as requested.
• Maintains and is responsible for assigned tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Able to perform Assigned Tasks under limited supervision.
• Consistent Attendance & reliability.
• Flexible work availability including early starts, day & night shifts.
• Ability to Comprehend directions and safety communications verbal and written in Spanish and English (Bilingual)
• Consistent and accurate quality and quantity of completed work.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by shop management.

Responsabilidades:

• Exhibir un comportamiento consciente de la seguridad para uno mismo y los demás.
• Utilice prácticas y principios seguros mientras trabaja cerca de equipos y maquinaria.
• Ayudar con el abastecimiento de combustible/inspección/servicio de equipos en el campo.
• Realizar tareas generales de limpieza del equipo, el taller y el patio del taller.
• Utilice un limpiador a vapor para rejillas de lavado y agua para limpiar el equipo.
• Ayudar a los mecánicos con la inspección y reparación de equipos.
• Realice reparaciones menores bajo la dirección de mecánicos líderes. 
• Realizar mantenimiento preventivo en un ambiente semi-supervisado.
• Realice el engrase del equipo sin supervisión.
• Ayudar a los mecánicos principales con el montaje y desmontaje de neumáticos en el equipo de cosecha.
• Mueva el equipo según lo solicitado.
• Mantiene y es responsable de las herramientas, equipos y suministros asignados.
• Capaz de realizar tareas asignadas bajo supervisión limitada. Asistencia constante y confiabilidad.
• Disponibilidad de trabajo flexible que incluye inicios tempranos, turnos diurnos y nocturnos.
• Capacidad para comprender instrucciones y comunicaciones de seguridad verbales y escritas en español e inglés (bilingüe)
• Calidad y cantidad consistentes y precisas del trabajo completado.
• Realizar otras tareas relacionadas que le asigne la gerencia de la tienda.

After completing the TOP program, Trainees will be considered for full-time positions at Wonderful Orchards.

Después de completar el programa TOP, los aprendices serán considerados para puestos de tiempo completo en Wonderful Orchards.

• 18 years of age or older
• Bilingual in Spanish required
• Commitment to complete the 3-week training program
• Valid Driver’s License with clean motor vehicle report required.

• 18 años de edad o más
• Bilingüe en español requerido
• Compromiso de completar el programa de capacitación de 3 semana
• Se requiere licencia de conducir válida con informe de vehículo motorizado limpio

Additional information

Program Dates: 6/2/2025 – 6/20/2025

Program Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM

Must complete an interview process to be eligible to be selected to participate in the program. 

Información Adicional

Fechas del programa: 6/2/2025 – 6/20/2025

Horario del programa: 8 AM – 5 PM

Debe completar un proceso de entrevista para ser elegible para ser seleccionado para participar en el programa.

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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