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Moonlight Companies

Grows, packs, and distributes premium fruit

Sanitation

Full-Time
$16.90 - $17.15/hr
Entry
Reedley, CA, USA
In Person
Cleaning & Custodial ServicesJanitorial Services

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to understand and perform sanitation procedures listed on the Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP), including safety and sanitation processes.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Ability to produce results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work in a team-based environment and independently.
  • Ability to lift 20 to 75 pounds.
  • Ability to work around sanitation and cleaning chemicals.
  • Ability to frequently stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms; occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and use close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Responsibilities
  • Assemble and disassemble manufacturing equipment before and after cleaning and sanitizing according to manufacturing Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) standards.
  • Follow the master cleaning schedule assigned by the Food Safety Manager, including cleaning duties in production areas, warehouse areas, packaging areas, and equipment.
  • Perform sanitation tasks assigned by the supervisor on daily, weekly, monthly, six-month, and yearly master schedules.
  • Operate equipment and mix and use chemicals according to proper handling procedures, with emphasis on safety, storage, and chemical use.
  • Wash equipment, production areas, and storage rooms.
  • Sanitize fruit-processing equipment such as conveyor belts, pack tables, and brushes.
  • Clean production and other floors with hoses, chemicals, and a floor scrubber as needed.
  • Remove fruit from production areas and dispose of trash in production and wash areas.
  • Follow food safety and quality procedures outlined in PrimusGFS and Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements.
  • Report violations and injuries to the supervisor or plant manager immediately.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use and knowledge of equipment and resources and by complying with company policies and procedures.

About the company

Moonlight Companies grows, packs, and distributes premium fresh fruits from California, focusing on stone fruits (peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots) and citrus (oranges, lemons, mandarins, pomegranates). It vertically integrates cultivation, packing, and global distribution from Reedley, CA, enabling a seven-month supply from April to November under its '7 Months of Summer' strategy by using multiple microclimates. Since 2014, it has been a Sun World licensee, accessing branded varieties such as Black Diamond, Honeycot, and Super Star. The company differentiates itself through full supply-chain control, geographic diversity, and strong branding and merchandising to provide consistent, high-quality fruit to retailers worldwide.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • June 2026 Blue Book data shows Moonlight reinforcing geographic diversity against climate volatility.
  • July 2026 added Courtney Hernandez to sales, strengthening retail programs and customer coverage.
  • May 2026 recognition of Ben Clay's 30 years signals continuity in commercial leadership.

What critics are saying

  • FDA recalled Moonlight peaches on October 29, 2025 after packing-facility Listeria detection.
  • A 2025 recall hits retailer trust, invites lawsuits, and risks 2026 shelf-space losses.
  • Single-category food safety failure threatens the brand and family-owned business's customer relationships.

What makes Moonlight Companies unique

  • Largest U.S. stone fruit grower, with multi-state "7 Months of Summer" supply.
  • Vertically integrated Reedley operation spans farming, packing, and retail distribution.
  • Sun World license since 2014 expands premium branded varieties like Black Diamond.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance