Full-Time

Field Crew Boss

Updated on 9/3/2026

Moonlight Companies

Moonlight Companies

Grows, packs, and distributes premium fruit

Compensation Overview

$25 - $31.25/hr

Reedley, CA, USA

In Person

Travel to local ranches in the Reedley area is required.

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)
Requirements
  • Valid California driver's license.
  • Clean Department of Motor Vehicles record.
  • Experience in agriculture.
  • Ability to work overtime when necessary.
  • Ability to work in changing weather conditions.
Responsibilities
  • Thin, prune, and pick stone fruit, including peaches, plums, and nectarines.
  • Recruit field laborers to work on the crew.
  • Keep accurate records of employee hours, blocks worked, and ranches on timesheets.
  • Follow California labor law in recruiting and hiring employees and in non-discrimination and non-harassment practices.
  • Follow company policies regarding not hiring minors and not transporting employees.
  • Verify prior experience in field labor, particularly in the stone fruit industry.
  • Work closely with the Field Department to hire and train new employees.
  • Travel to local ranches in the Reedley, California area to perform work.
  • Attend training on regulations and develop compliance programs.
  • Train employees in harvesting crops, including picking fruit, pruning, and thinning.
  • Ensure assigned work is performed efficiently according to direction from Field Managers.
  • Ensure all work documents are completed and submitted.
  • Ensure employee checks are distributed and returned immediately to the human resources office.
  • Supervise all crew employees during working hours.
  • Follow the disciplinary action policy.
  • Report injuries, accidents, incidents, and safety concerns to Field Managers or Human Resources.
  • Ensure everyone works safely and effectively.
  • Comply with applicable laws, rules, and company procedures.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual Spanish and English is a plus.
  • Prior experience as a crew boss and recruiting field workers.
  • Ability to work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision.
  • Ability to produce results in a fast-paced environment.

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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