Thank you for your interest in working with us! The following information has been prepared to acquaint you with DUDA’s philosophy as an employer, our scope of operations across the United States and our various career fields. Click here to learn more about DUDA.
Philosophy
DUDA’s business philosophy and employment philosophy are based in core values and beliefs passed down through the Duda family's four generations of leadership. Accomplishment, communication, team work, and the celebration of achievements are all stressed as part of a healthy working environment.
We believe that in order to realize all our objectives at DUDA, we need the help, ideas and dedication of talented employees – in fact, our success depends on it!
Through the efforts of our employees, working together as a team, DUDA has been in business for over 80 years. Our people-oriented philosophy has encouraged good employee performance and pride in the quality of our products resulting in DUDA having an outstanding reputation in the marketplace.
DUDA has a strict policy of equal opportunity employment. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental handicap status, veteran or citizenship status.
DUDA is absolutely opposed to illegal drugs and alcohol abuse and strives to ensure a drug-free workplace. All full-time employees are required to have a physical and be screened for drug abuse.
In addition to competitive wages, DUDA maintains a competitive benefits package that is primarily funded by the company. These benefits include:
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- Comprehensive Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Short and long term disability benefits
- Optional additional Life, Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage
- Flexible Medical and Dependent Care Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance Program
- 401(k) Savings Plan provides for optional contribution with immediate employer match and discretionary service-based contributions
- Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
- Annual bonus program for eligible positions
- Wellness Program
- Credit Union Membership
- Direct Deposit
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All professional and supervisory positions within the company utilize an on-the-job training approach to the orientation of new employees. In addition, the company sponsors frequent seminars (both in-house and off-site) to foster the development of its people. DUDA encourages and supports employees who take evening college courses or other training related to their positions and career interests.
Scope of Operations
DUDA’s family of companies includes Duda Farm Fresh Foods, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DUDA that manages the company’s fresh produce operations; Duda Ranches, a business unit within DUDA that manages the company’s four agriculture operating divisions: sod, cattle, sugarcane and citrus; and The Viera Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DUDA that operates the company’s real estate and community development business. Its primary development project is Viera, a master-planned community in Brevard County, Florida. DUDA’s Corporate Services business area provides consolidated support services to all of the company’s business operations.
Career Fields
DUDA offers a variety of career opportunities in the following career fields:
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| DUDA regularly recruits crop supervisors to assume responsibility for all cultural activities related to the growing of crops assigned to them. Our crop supervisors participate in planning and budgeting as well as supervising the planting, cultivating, spraying, fertilizing and irrigating of their crops. Promotional opportunities involve advancement through crop superintendent to the farm manager level. Most positions require a BS degree in Agronomy, Ag Economics or a related area, or equivalent experience. |
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| Harvest Management |
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| Harvesting supervisors manage either field harvest operations or packinghouse lines where fruit or vegetables are washed, graded, sized and packed prior to shipment. A college background in business or industrial management is desirable, though the ability to supervise and motivate people is the most important qualification for this work. |
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| Produce Sales |
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| Because of the perishable nature of our commodities, the majority of our sales are done by telephone with follow-up visits to the customers in the off-season. Most sales trainees have a BS in Marketing, Ag Economics or a related area. The sales division is supported by programs involving national accounts, market research and advertising. |
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| Real Estate |
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| The company has extensive land holdings including some in the path of development. DUDA’s real estate division is developing these properties and investing in and managing other projects. The goal of this division is to maximize land values and provide diversification for business earnings. This business requires people with skills in land development, finance, real estate marketing and property management. |
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| Ag-Related Technical Services |
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| The company maintains active research, development and engineering programs in crop research and development, crop protection (integrated pest management), equipment development, and irrigation. An appropriate technical degree is required for employment in all of these areas. |
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| Corporate Services |
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| DUDA has a substantial accounting organization which has periodic openings for entry level accountants. The company also maintains a large information systems installation and recruits systems analysts, programmers and network specialists on occasion. Openings occur less frequently in smaller staff areas including human resources, purchasing, economics, legal and communication. |
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