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Moonlight Companies

Moonlight Companies

Grows, packs, and distributes premium fruit

Machinery/Bagging Operator

Full-Time
$16.90 - $17.50/hr
Mid
Reedley, CA, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • Prior experience using touch screens for speed control and machinery operations.
  • Ability to work well in a team-based environment.
  • Ability to produce results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with basic computer skills.
Responsibilities
  • Perform the pre-operation checklist prior to packing production.
  • Set up machinery and monitor machinery production daily.
  • Notify the supervisor and submit maintenance requests for maintenance issues.
  • Ensure machinery operates properly and safely.
  • Load bags, boxes, or other items into machinery to keep up with production.
  • Follow proper protocols for safely starting, stopping, and operating machinery.
  • Use a touch screen to make daily adjustments to machinery or bagging operations, including controlling speeds and timing.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual ability in Spanish.

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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