PURPOSE:   Assist with oversight of installation, repair and up keep of equipment/machinery and building needs. During peak periods of packaging/processing a maintenance supervisor may be utilized to cover alternative shifts from that of the manager, in-order to ensure maintenance supervision while operating in a multi-shift format. Additionally, this position may assist the manager in covering multiple facilities, and should have demonstrated leadership ability, coupled with a broad knowledge of maintenance skills.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - Executes maintenance repairs and preventive maintenance processes/procedures as determined by the maintenance manager. - Works closely with all levels of technicians and/or third-party contractors to ensure effective installations, strong start-ups, on-going operation and mechanical changes, that help Grimmway Farms achieve annual operational goals and objectives. - Ensures operation of machinery, packaging/processing lines, examples are sorters washers, peelers, refrigeration equipment, cookers and other mechanical equipment. - This to be accomplished through training/guidance to maintenance technicians. - Provide guidance of emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment during packaging/processing, in-order to keep machinery operating at peak times. - Must maintain a mindset of controlling downtime as well as understanding of best times to make changes of parts or equipment. - Works closely with maintenance manager to execute layout of new, or rework of current lines and machinery during off-season. - This to include teardown and restructure of equipment to gain efficiencies and smooth start-up for coming seasonal operation or utilization of building space for a variety of produce processing and/or storage. - Locates sources of opportunities for recommendation to manager by observing mechanical devices in operation, and thinks strategically for best operational set-up and process flow. - Implement maintenance schedules, workloads, assign work to various technicians, work along-side of technicians and keep up with logs and reports. - Monitor expense of parts and supplies as well as control overtime. - Work closely with the maintenance manager to assist with plans and budgets for equipment, tools, parts, and supplies for proper maintenance. - This includes insuring the correct level of in-house inventory. - Maintains a safe, healthy and clean work environment throughout all packaging/processing facilities. - Works closely with maintenance manager, facility leaders, food safety personnel, and outside agencies to recommend procedures, processes, rules and regulations for optimal operation.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   Ability to occasionally move in food processing facilities, and in the farming fields. Ability to work outdoors. Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment. Ability to inspect equipment and product. Operating hand and power tools, working on equipment that is elevated or low to the ground. Must be able to move items weighing up to 50 lbs.   #LI-Onsite

 PURPOSE:   This position will assist with the planting, tillage, irrigation, chemical or fertilizer application, harvesting and delivery to packaging and/or processing facilities for all crops. The position may also require to change duties and/or locations often and engage in various general functions.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:   - Assist with land preparation and crop production on designated parcels of land. - Perform chemical and fertilizer applications. - Run irrigation systems and inject chemicals and/or fertilizers. - Assist with harvesting activities by using lower level harvesting equipment, including hand harvested and machine harvested crops. - Construct and/or install a variety of frames to support plants, bushes and/or berries. - General maintenance, repairs and/or clean-up of storage sheds, pivot points, buildings, fences, gates, barns and all farm equipment. - Ensure that operational areas are organized and well maintained. - Perform low level maintenance/preventative maintenance to farm equipment. - Examples are; fuel, lube and adjust as needed. - Notification to farm shop and/or supervisor for malfunctions. - Maintain harvest records and product information to report to food safety and shipping.  - Work with and support H2-A workers. - Transporting of produce to packaging and processing facilities. - Some positions may require a CDL license if you are required to operate a straight truck (over 26,000 pounds), transport hazardous chemicals, and/or operate a tractor trailer. - Perform other duties as assigned.   PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:   Ability to work around and be trained in the use/handling of farming chemicals. Ability to work outdoors during entire shift, which can occur during the day and at night. Ability to operate a pick-up truck. Ability to manipulate small parts.Ability to operate, enter and exit a farming tractor and/or a Ryder/U-Haul truck. Ability to work on uneven terrain both on foot and while aboard moving equipment. Ability to work a flexible schedule that could be day or night during the spring production season (e.g. frost protection). Ability to continuously work with product and equipment at ground level. Ability to inspect equipment and product. Ability to inspect irrigation equipment, drip irrigation lines, overhead PVC irrigation, and make routine repairs as necessary. Must be able to climb a ladder or work on a man lift. Must be able to work in different temperatures (working temperatures as hot as 100° to 110° F and could be below 32° F during frost protection). Must be able to work in a high noise area. Ability to move irrigation pipe, seed bags and buckets, and other supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to move items weighing up to 30 lbs. to a height of 5’.  

PURPOSE:   To safely and efficiently operate a harvesting machine in the Organic Harvesting area.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:   - Transport product, packaging materials, ice, portable restrooms, portable water and other items as assigned safely to various field sites. - Operate machines safely and effectively. - Maintain equipment and work area clean. - Wash and clean tractors and harvest equipment. - Check tractors and trailers for damage, tear and wear and report findings to the supervisor. - Complete necessary paper work as required. - Assist as the Harvest Support Driver when needed. - Practice and enforce company safety policies and procedures, including public road rules. - Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   Ability to frequently move about in the farming fields. Ability to continuously work with product and equipment at ground level and uneven surfaces. Ability to work on uneven terrain both on foot and while aboard moving equipment. Ability to get on and off various stationary and moving equipment. Must be able to move items weighing up to 50 lbs.

PURPOSE:   This position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to troubleshoot, repair and maintain a wide variety of vehicles and farm machinery/equipment. Due to the variety of equipment/machinery this position must have a strong mechanical aptitude. At this level, this position should have a strong understanding for most all equipment/machinery.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:   - Operate as a highly skilled mechanic with little to no training/direction needed to perform duties. - Ensures operation of equipment/machinery by providing preventive maintenance procedures. - Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment for day-to-day operation as well as at peak times during planting or harvest windows. - Must maintain a mindset of controlling downtime in-order for the agriculture team to meet its goals and objectives. - Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening/looking for problems, and utilization of various measuring and testing instruments. - Read and interpret equipment manuals in-order to diagnose and repair or recommend to third-party providers. - Assist in maintaining the correct level of supplies, parts and tools for the shop. - Delivery of new or repaired equipment as needed. - Maintains a safe and clean work environment throughout the shop, and while completing work in the fields. - Ensuring that fluids and parts are disposed of properly. - Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   Ability to occasionally move about inside the office, shop and/or farming fields. Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment. Operating hand and power tools, working on equipment that is elevated or low to the ground. Ability to inspect equipment. Ability to work on uneven terrain. Work in a wet and damp environment. Ability to continuously work outdoors and/or outdoors all day in various and sometimes extreme weather conditions. Must be able to work in different temperatures (working temperatures as hot as 100° to 110° F and as cold as 20° F to 32° F). Must be able to move items weighing up to 70 lbs.

PURPOSE: Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicle, such as tractors and harvesters. Dismantle defective machines for repair, record details of repairs made, and parts used.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Must have the ability to perform p/m services as required. Must be able to perform ARC welding, acetylene torch cutting, brazing, and soldering as required. Must be able to utilize hand, electric and pneumatic tools as necessary per job specifications. Ability to operate and maintain field service truck, following and servicing farm equipment in the field. Ability to operate heavy and light equipment including but not limited to tractors, trucks, pickups, skid steers, loaders and other equipment as needed. Must be able to diagnose and make repairs on diesel & gas engines, electrical and hydraulic systems, and on a wide variety of miscellaneous mechanical repairs centered on field-based heavy equipment. Assist co-workers in the shop and in the field. Maintain a safe and clean workspace at all times. Must follow directions from Supervisor/Manager. Must be able to clearly fill out job inspection and completion forms to detail in English. Support the shop 5S initiatives. Must follow all required safety procedures and guidelines. Lead by example the Division’s Mission, Strategy, and Values. Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to continuously work outdoors all day in various and sometimes extreme weather conditions. Ability to inspect equipment and product. Ability to continuously work with product and equipment at ground level. Ability to manipulate small parts. Ability to work on uneven terrain both on foot and while aboard moving equipment. Ability to get on and off various stationary and moving equipment. Must wear corrective lenses if required/listed on driver’s license. Must be able to work in a high noise area. Must be able to move items weighing up to 75 lbs.

TITLE:      HARVEST SHOP  FABRICATOR/MECHANIC             LOCATION:             ARVIN, CA COMPENSATION:  $21.00 - $28.00 / HOUR     PURPOSE: Perform diagnostics and repairs in the areas of fabrication, hydraulics, engines. drivetrains, electrical, and misc. mechanical on company vehicles and various types of farm and harvesting equipment.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: - Must have the ability to perform p/m services as required - Must be able to make repairs on diesel powered engines, electrical and hydraulic systems, and on a wide variety of misc. mechanical repairs - Assist co-workers in the shop and in the field - Always maintain a safe and clean workspace - Must be able to perform job qualifications listed above - Must follow directions from Supervisor / Manager - Must be able to clearly fill out job inspection and completion forms to detail in English - Support the shop 5S initiatives - Must follow all required safety procedures and guidelines

TITLE:                     FARM SHOP LUBE MECHANIC LOCATION:             ARVIN, CA COMPENSATION:  $17.50 - $22.50 / HOUR     PURPOSE:   Perform all types of preventative maintenance and minor repair tasks on various farming equipment. Examples are, but not limited to, vehicles, tractors, booster, implements, etc.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:   - Support Farm Shop initiatives in improving and sustaining an effective maintenance and repair program at all times. - Perform various types of preventative maintenance tasks and repairs on a variety of medium and large agricultural equipment and light duty motor vehicles. - Assist co-workers in the shop and in the field. - Effectively communicate between coworkers and management at all times. - Maintain a safe and clean workspace at all times. - Must follow directions from Manager / Supervisor. - Support the shop and service truck 5S initiatives. - Must follow all required safety procedures and guidelines. - Lead by example the Division’s Mission, Strategy, and Values.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   Ability to continuously work outdoors all day in various and sometimes extreme weather conditions. Ability to inspect equipment and product. Ability to continuously work with product and equipment at ground level. Ability to manipulate small parts. Ability to work on uneven terrain both on foot and while aboard moving equipment. Ability to get on and off various stationary and moving equipment. Must be able to work in different temperatures (working temperatures as hot as 100° to 110° F and as cold as 32° F). Must wear corrective lenses if required/listed on driver’s license. Must be able to work in a high noise area. Must be able to move items weighing up to 75 lbs.  

TITLE:                     ELECTRICAL, INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROLS (EIC) - DESIGNER 2 LOCATION:             ARVIN, CA COMPENSATION:  $25.00 - $35.00 / HOUR     PURPOSE:   Prepare Electrical Design Packages and Specifications for material and equipment required as part of Electrical and/or Instrumentation and Controls Systems. Work in conjunction with principal electrical designers, engineers and project managers to help develop all aspects of a project.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:   - Conceptualize plans, details, elevations, and sections, to accurately convey construction or fabrication requirements. - Review and analyze equipment specifications and incorporate into design drawings for proper construction or fabrication. - Work in conjunction with principal electrical designers, engineers and project managers to help develop all aspects of a project. - Read and create Single Line and Three Line Diagrams, including sizing of electrical equipment, conduit and cable. - Read and create Motor Control Schematic diagrams. - Create: Conduit / Cable Schedule Drawings, Electrical Detail Drawings, Electrical Equipment Location and Stub-up Plan Drawings, PLC Panel Layout Drawings, PLC I/O Schematic Drawings, Control System Architecture Drawings, As Built Drawings, Lighting Plans, Grounding Plans. - Prepare designs and specifications for material and equipment required as part of electrical and or instrumentation and controls systems. - Material Procurement and Tracking using inhouse software i.e. Infor. - Interface with engineers and design leads from other disciplines, clients and other disciplines at project meetings and contractors during construction. - Interface with consulting companies as needed to create Electrical Permit Packages. - Estimate job man-hours, schedule accurately and develop installation budgets using in-house estimating software. - Track progress of job from schedule and cost standpoint using inhouse software i.e. Spec Write.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   Must be able to remain in a stationary position throughout much of the working day. Ability to occasionally move about inside food processing facilities (sometimes in narrow passages, in wet areas, climb ladders on to elevated platforms.) Ability to work in different temperatures (as hot as 100° to 110°F and as cold as 32° to -20° F) Must be able to work in high noise area. Must be able to move items up to 50 lbs.

TITLE:                     PLANTING SHOP SUPERVISOR LOCATION:             BAKERSFIELD, CA COMPENSATION:  $64,480 - $75,000 / YEAR     PURPOSE:   To manage Planting Shop employees.      ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:   - Manage the day to day operation of the Planting Shop Division. - Ensure all fabrication, repairs and maintenance are done properly, completely, and in a timely manner. - Assist personnel involved in fabrication, repairs and maintenance. - Track and submit time and timecards. - Ensure inventory and stock levels for parts and raw supplies are maintained. - Use companies' purchase and/or work order system(s) when purchasing parts or scheduling repairs. - Design and upgrade planting equipment as needed and help the department with diagnostics, trouble shooting and emergency repairs, in both shop and field settings. - Ensure adequate training, supervision, and performance of all planting shop personnel, including "job specific" safety training, is regularly performed, and that all such training is documented. - Maintain a preventative maintenance program for all planting equipment. - Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   Ability to occasionally move about inside the office, shop and/or farming fields. Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment. Operating hand and power tools, working on equipment that is elevated or low to the ground.Ability to inspect equipment. Ability to work on uneven terrain. Work in a wet and damp environment. Ability to continuously work outdoors and/or outdoors all day in various and sometimes extreme weather conditions. Must be able to work in different temperatures (working temperatures as hot as 100° to 110° F and as cold as 20° F to 32° F). Must be able to move items weighing up to 75 lbs.