Full-Time

QA/QC Clerk

Moonlight Companies

Moonlight Companies

Grows, packs, and distributes premium fruit

Compensation Overview

$16.90 - $17.50/hr

Reedley, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Manufacturing Quality & Test (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
HACCP
Quality Assurance (QA)
Requirements
  • Knowledge or experience with quality control practices.
  • Ability to work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with basic computer skills, including email and Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
  • Comply with standard operating procedures, United States Department of Agriculture regulations, company procedures and policies, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points activities.
  • Assist the Field Department with daily tasks, quality analysis, and audits, and report problems or issues to the Field Department manager immediately.
  • Adjust or correct processes to meet Quality Assurance standards.
  • Maintain records in accordance with governing agencies.
  • Assist with quality-assurance-related matters.
  • Ensure all product labeling is compliant before and during production.
  • Promote and follow workplace safety practices.
  • Set up product sampling and testing and submit the results.
  • Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.

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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