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Moonlight Companies

Grows, packs, and distributes premium fruit

Field Maintenance Mechanic

Full-Time
$17 - $19/hr
Mid
Sanger, CA, USA
In PersonWork is performed in the shop and field in Reedley and Sanger, California.
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance

About the job

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.

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