Dole Fresh Vegetables markets a growing line of packaged and frozen foods, and is a produce industry leader in nutrition education and research.  The Company does business in more than 90 countries and employs, on average, 36,000 full-time, regular employees and 23,000 full-time seasonal or temporary employees, worldwide.  We are currently seeking an Ag Manager located in Monterey, California.  This position is a liaison between the company and the growers to monitor farming practices on a daily basis.  Position is responsible for coordinating grower plantings and transplanting to meet Dole Fresh Vegetables production goals, accurate reporting of plantings and supervise growers farming practices to achieve maximum yield and quality.  5-7 years experience in field operations.  more

BSS#7595 Berry Grower
Oxnard, CA

We currently have a career opportunity available for an Oxnard Berry Grower.  This person will be responsible for managing approximately 250 acres of land currently planted with strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries.  Manage and oversee all company's farming operations in the Oxnard area.  The Berry Grower will be responsible for achieving targeted financial results and all aspects of the farming operations.  Our goal is to have one of the top farming operations in the Berry Arena, while growing the business consistently over the next five years.  more

#8038 Assistant Farm Operations Manager
Yolo County, CA
 

Capay Inc. is a fresh fruit and vegetable production and distribution company in Yolo County (west of Davis).  We are seeking an Assistant Farm Operations Manager.  The individual will be reporting directly to the owner of the company.  It is expected that this hire will be the General Farm Manager within two years.  The individual will be responsible for managing all farm and freight equipment repair, maintenance and fabrication.  The individual must have experience fabricating simple machines to complete specific tasks as well as basic mechanical understanding equipment and their motors.  The individual will also be responsible for coordinating field preparation, crop planting and irrigation.  Ability to speak Spanish as a huge plus – but a willingness and ability to learn Spanish is required.  more

#8037 Production Master Scheduler
San Juan Bautista, CA
 

Earthbound Farm is now the nation’s largest grower and shipper of organic produce and our products are available in more than 80% of the nation’s grocery stores. We are currently searching for Production Master Scheduler to develop and execute the processing schedule that balances the needs of Manufacturing, Sales/Customer Service, Inventory, and cost goals. The Production Master Scheduler will be responsible for planning the daily production line schedule and plant capacities with the goal to minimize excess inventories, plant change-overs and optimization of raw material opportunities. The Production Master Scheduler will communicate cross functionally with Sales, Procurement, Shipping, Receiving, and Production Managers to remain updated on any new forecasts.  more

#7888 Field Operations Manager - Lemons
California

One of the nation’s leading grower shippers of lemons is seeking an ambitious and energetic individual to serve as the company’s Field Operations Manager.  The successful candidate will be responsible for developing marketing plans with lemon growers, advising growers on cultural practices and current markets, and communicating fruit and field conditions and harvest forecasting to the company’s sales team.  Ability to travel frequently throughout the region is a part of the job. Prior experience in grower contract administration is highly preferred.  Bilingual is a big plus.  The company offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package including an annual bonus program.  This is an excellent opportunity to join One of America’s Best Produce Companies.  more

#8036 Operations Product Manager
San Juan Bautista, CA

 
Earthbound Farm is now the nation’s largest grower and shipper of organic produce and our products are available in more than 80% of the nation’s grocery stores.  We are currently searching for an Operations Product Manager to direct the manufacturing operations for apples and other fruit!  The Operations Product Manager will be required to balance and execute food safety, quality, cost, yield, customer service and safety; manage technical expertise and organizational support to optimize product quality and performance; establish data analysis and interpretation.  Ideal Operations Product Manager candidates will have a BA or higher in a related field and at least 5 years experience in manufacturing environment process improvements, food processing or apple industry preferred.   more

#8034 Post Harvest Technical Support Specialist
North America
 

StePac USA is an international company providing best in class modified atmosphere, modified humidity packaging technology, technical support and various complimentary products and services.  Our North American region is looking to fill the position of Post Harvest Technical Support Specialist.  This position requires someone able to travel extensively.  A degree in Agriculture with experience in packaging and packing house problem solving for fresh produce is essential.  Bi-lingual English - Spanish a plus.  In addition, you will possess strong Microsoft office suite skills and can author professional technical reports.  If you possess a high energy level, prefer to work in the field rather than an office and enjoy being part of bringing about positive change, this career position could be the one you have been looking for.  more

BSS#7850 General Manager - Processing Operations
Texas

Our client is seeking an experienced General Manager for their fruit and vegetable processing operation located in Texas.  The General Manager is responsible for the successful management of all processing operations, procurement, transportation and product safety.  Manage all aspects of Operations with special focus on labor cost and yield management.  Responsible for procurement of all raw materials.  Regulate inventories of product to insure minimum product loss and maximum product movement.  Meet production goals in an efficient and cost effective manner.  Responsible for the P/L Statements and ensuring that all areas of deficiency are reviewed and corrected, and all areas of success are maintained.  Determine and establish pricing on a daily basis.  more

BB#8029 Greenhouse Tomato Grower
Mexico

Coordination of cultivation activities based on policies and procedures established by the general management, quality standards and the health legislation of the countries where the company has operations in order to meet production costs on, times, optimizing resources, efficiencies, and contribute to the final results of the company with quality products and reduction in expenditure of the area.  We look for candidates with a minimum of five years' experience as Grower specializes in growing tomatoes in greenhouses.  The candidate must have a degree on agriculture, agronomy, microbiology or food engineery, among his functions are production, budget planning, maintenance, quality control, occupational safety and health.  The employer is offering an attractive financial package.  more

BSS#7718 Product Development
California

Our Client is currently seeking an experienced Product Development candidate for our Technology Group.  We are looking for an innovative individual to continue and expand on our development work with modified atmospheres relating to fresh fruits and vegetables.  As a successful candidate you will need to be technically strong, show initiative, drive and energy.  You should be capable of original thought, willing to challenge existing perceptions and systems with new ideas and approaches.  You should have the ability to provide workable solutions to a wide range of technical and customer challenges.  more

#8026 Post Harvest Analyst
Watsonville, CA
 

Driscoll Strawberry Associates (Driscoll’s) is the berry industry market-leader, with the greatest sales revenue and brand recognition in the berry category.  We currently have an opening for an outstanding Post Harvest Analyst.  In this position, you will conduct research on post harvest handling and impact of cultural practices on product quality.  In this critical position, you will apply scientific and engineering principles in research, development, production technology, quality control, packaging, eating quality and cold chain optimization for strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries.  You will also collect and analyze data to evaluate operational difficulties and make recommendations to solve problems.  Also, you will develop and follow modeling and evaluation processes to determine the effectiveness.  more

#8022 Produce/Floral Field Specialist
Tukwila, WA
 

Northwest Grocers is the marketing, advertising and administrative office for independent grocery retailers throughout the Northwest.  Our Produce/Floral Retail Services Department is in need of your experience, expertise, energy and excitement to provide the highest level of customer service to our retailers.  Our Produce/Floral Field Specialist will be responsible for:  Merchandising and promotion of produce and floral products in independent grocery stores; Will advise stores on promotion and sales programs; Assist or set up special in store promotions; Be a leader for the produce teams, inspiring enthusiasm, teamwork and high morale.  Northwest Grocers provides a comprehensive benefit package to include medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation and a matching 401k program.  more

#8019 Farm Operations Manager
Red Bluff, CA
 

Norcal Nursery, Inc., based in Red Bluff, California, is a large, stable, family-owned business specializing in strawberry nursery plants and tissue cultured plants with distribution in both the domestic and international markets.  We are currently seeking a Farm Operations Manager to oversee crop production, harvest operations, personnel, budget, and administrative tasks.  Qualified applicants will have a minimum of 5 years demonstrated success in managing people, managing farm operations, harvest projections/execution, and quality assurance.  Bachelor’s degree is desired, with emphasis in agricultural studies.  Bilingual English/Spanish required.  Relocation assistance may be provided.  Salary is DOE.  Benefits include:  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability, 401(K).  more