Full-Time

Field Maintenance Mechanic

Moonlight Companies

Moonlight Companies

Grows, packs, and distributes premium fruit

Compensation Overview

$17 - $19/hr

Sanger, CA, USA

In Person

Work is performed in the shop and field in Reedley and Sanger, California.

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Requirements
  • Proven experience as a maintenance mechanic.
  • Possession of a valid California driver's license.
  • Availability to work weekends depending on workload.
Responsibilities
  • Service and maintain all field equipment, including trucks, tractors, sprayers, and trailers.
  • Schedule major repairs or service with local vendors and service shops.
  • Inspect the shop and equipment to identify and resolve issues.
  • Check the electrical and hydraulic systems of buildings to ensure functionality.
  • Monitor equipment inventory.
  • Fabricate needed farm machinery, including trailers.
  • Adhere to good manufacturing practices and safety requirements.
  • Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
  • Report violations to the manager immediately.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in agriculture is preferred.
  • Ability to speak Spanish is preferred but not required.

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

  • Moonlight's 2026 hiring across maintenance, food safety, and shipping shows active operations.
  • FreshFruitPortal said April 29, 2026 that diversified microclimates reduce weather disruption exposure.
  • Blue Book reported July 14, 2026 Moonlight added sales talent, signaling commercial expansion.

What critics are saying

  • FDA recalled Moonlight peaches on October 29, 2025 for Listeria in packing facilities.
  • That recall hit nationwide retail channels, inviting lawsuits and permanent retailer scrutiny into 2026.
  • Seasonal labor openings in Reedley, Sanger, and Kerman signal high operational dependence on local labor.

What makes Moonlight Companies unique

  • Moonlight's vertically integrated Reedley platform controls farming, packing, cold storage, and shipping.
  • Its '7 Months of Summer' multi-state orchard network extends supply from April through November.
  • Sun World licensing gives Moonlight premium varieties and brands like Black Diamond and Honeycot.

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