CAREERS
Director of Corporate Communications
Refrigeration Technician
Director of Corporate Communications
Gerawan Farming Inc. www.prima.com is the world's leading grower and marketer of peaches, plums, nectarines, and table grapes. We have a reputation for being innovative and having well-managed operations. Our plants and offices are located in Reedley, Sanger, Kerman, and Fresno, California. We need a Director of Corporate Communications to develop and execute internal communications strategies and provide day-to-day support for functional internal communications needs.
Significant growth opportunities. Within three years we plan for this position to encompass our marketing communications as well.
Flexible work arrangements. If you are not ready to relocate, then we would be receptive to you working half the week locally and half from your home area (not further than 250 miles from Fresno).
Generous vacation. Because our business is seasonal (busiest in summer), we can offer a generous vacation package.
Expectations
- Oversee internal communications for key corporate initiatives by developing, implementing, and maintaining an employee communications strategy and program.
- Prioritize messaging based on business needs for integration into overall internal communications calendar.
- Provide day-to-day communications support to functional groups throughout the company, including HR.
- Counsel other company managers on the best approach for the delivery of information to employees.
- Identify, leverage, and integrate technology that will increase the effectiveness and timeliness of internal communications.
- Stay abreast of communications industry trends to determine new methods for improving internal communications.
- Develop and coordinate visual identity policies and procedures related to publications management, particularly branding, graphics standards, and application of company logos.
- Develop talking points, internal FAQs, leadership presentations, and other business-related announcements.
- Develop communication standards, guidelines, templates, and tools.
- Lead social media efforts as effective tools to enhance internal communications.
- Oversee the development of all printed materials.
- Provide editorial direction as well as oversee design, production, and distribution of all Gerawan internal publications.
Hands-On Responsibilities
- Write, edit, and proofread employee communications before dissemination to ensure accuracy, clarity, appropriateness, and consistency with our corporate tone and voice.
- Make sure that writing is accurate, clear, and complete, and that spelling, grammar, and punctuation are perfect.
- Edit, proofread, fact-check, and coordinate production of corporate communications.
- Coordinate the appearance of all Gerawan internal print and electronic materials such as letterhead, use of logo, brochures, etc.
- Ensure that layout, design and production of websites and other publications are done in a consistent and quality format, and are always up-to-date and easily accessible.
- Oversee print production through vendors of varying capabilities to ensure that all projects are completed within desired timeframes and budgets, achieving cost savings while maintaining standards of excellence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or similar field required. Master's degree is preferred.
- Minimum of five years of experience in communications in a marketing and corporate communications setting with at least three years of experience in employee communications is desired.
- Proven ability to develop communication strategies with a diverse team.
- Extensive experience planning, writing, editing, and production of communications materials.
Skills
- Exceptional computer skills. (This is not a job for someone who is more comfortable with paper and pen. The Director of Corporate Communications is an energetic multi-tasking professional who is comfortable with intense use of email, texting, and applications such as Office, Evernote, Box, QuickBase, social media, etc.)
- Excellent project management skills with a focus on meeting aggressive deadlines.
- Knowledge of the latest advances in effective use of digital and social media for effective corporate communication, including online communities, search engine optimization, and other digital marketing tools.
- Familiarity with tools for measuring the effectiveness of communications programs including surveys and focus groups.
- Research expertise using Internet search engines such as Google and desktop search tools such as X1.
- Professional maturity with ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Working Conditions
Willingness to work evenings and weekends when necessary. There will be urgent, last-minute projects.
Application Process
Submit your résumé with salary history and requirements to: o.garcia@gerawan.com
Refrigeration Technician
Gerawan Farming Inc. www.prima.com is the world's leading grower and marketer of peaches, plums, nectarines, and table grapes. We have a reputation for being innovative and having well managed operations. Our plants and offices are in Kerman, Reedley, Sanger, and Fresno California. We need a motivated, self-driven Refrigeration Technician to work in Reedley. This position is responsible for preventative maintenance and trouble shooting of an industrial ammonia refrigeration system (3,000 TR, twelve compressors totaling 3,475 HP and 300,000 square feet) as well as all other physical systems associated with a cold storage facility such as electrical, water and general building maintenance and repair.
Expectations
- Execute daily refrigeration system maintenance to meet or exceed Company standards for storing fresh produce.
- Work with staff to evaluate data and coordinate process control changes.
- Does maintenance of process equipment and facilities infrastructure.
- Performs regulatory and process control testing and inspections and review procedures and quality control to insure compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.
- Prepare for and respond to ammonia refrigeration system emergencies.
- Collaborates in maintenance and construction projects.
- Identifies equipment repair and improvement needs.
- Request equipment replacement parts, chemicals and supplies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 5 years of related experience required
- RETA or IIAR Certificates or technical school training desired
- In evaluating candidates for this position, the Company may consider a combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Skills
- Thorough knowledge of industrial ammonia refrigeration system design, maintenance, and operation.
- Ability to utilize consultation and advisory data and information such as plant operations reports and policies, engineering reports, State and Local regulations and standards, purchase orders, non-routine email correspondence, OSHA regulations, computer software, operating manuals and organizational analysis.
- Skilled at performing basic algebra, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; and to calculate percentages and decimals.
- Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in situations involving the direction, control and planning of an entire project, multiple projects or unexpected situations.
- Ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes and sounds associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks.
- Ability to work under generally safe cold storage conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as toxic agents, noise, electrical currents and temperature may cause some discomfort and pose some risk of injury.
- Ability to communicate concisely, tactfully and courteously orally and in writing in English with Company personnel.
- Conversational Spanish is a plus.
Working Conditions
- Available 24X7 during storage season in order to insure that product is always handled and stored under optimum conditions.
- You may have to work 12-14 hours a day and sometimes 6-days a week during our busy season (May-October).
- This position reports to our Cold Storage Superintendent.
Application Process
Submit your résumé with salary history and requirements to: o.garcia@gerawan.com
All résumés are kept strictly confidential and will be seen only by the hiring manager for this position and the HR department.
