What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Technician position at Del Monte Foods?
Benefits We Offer Include:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Employerpaid life & disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 7 Company Paid Holidays
- 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
- Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)
- Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date
Purpose of Position:
This position will oversee production lines and staff to ensure timely and efficient workflow, while meeting finished product specifications. In this role, will also partner with Quality Assurance to ensure quality standards are met, and will track labor and raw product yields.
Accountabilities:
- Communicate with Production staff and management team to ensure proper follow through on duties.
- Perform product inventory cycle counts as directed.
- Maintain accurate documentation for food safety purposes.
- Advise management of unsafe conditions and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Communicate well (both written and verbal) with management, as well as direct employees in a productive/professional manner.
- Assist with scheduling of work teams and initiate short and long-term plans with Production Management.
- Assist with training of employees and ensure they are provided ongoing skills development and coaching, to improve job performance.
- Assess daily and weekly output, identify issues in productivity, and manage the allocation of people and equipment, to address day-to-day variations in demand and capacity, across assigned lines.
- Perform tasks as related to position of production employee when needed.
- Special tasks as assigned.
Minimum Skills Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, from an accredited institution.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook, etc.).
- At least 1-year prior experience in a similar role in a production environment.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Must be able to communicate well (both written and verbal) with management as well as direct employees in a productive/professional manner.
- Must be able to work in a production area which includes noise, equipment moving, sharp utensils, wet, and cold (<40 degrees) environment for extended periods of time (8 hours).
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred:
- Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) experience.
- Forklift and/or Electric pallet jack experience.
- Food Experience (Fresh Fruit).
- Bi-lingual: English and Spanish.
***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses.***
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Our diverse product portfolio also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts-available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we've proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.
We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E-Verify* where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility. Driven by our core values-Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity-we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.
Del Monte Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.