Harvest Operator

Company and Position Information:

Del Monte Foods (DMFC) is a multi-national food company headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA, with a powerful portfolio of brands, including iconic Del Monte, Contadina and College Inn. Our premium-quality meal ingredients, snacks and beverages can be found in six out of ten U.S. households.

At Del Monte Foods, we believe in supporting one another. In helping our people shape their own careers - in letting them grow outward, upward and across disciplines. We are tending to the greater good, providing accessible, nourishing, great-tasting food for all. We are Del Monte Foods - Growers of Good.

The salary range for this role is:

Responsibilities:

Our Plover production plant in Wisconsin is hiring seasonal employees to work in our Field Department from mid-June through early October.

Essential Functions:

Drive and operate the Harvestors to achieve their maximum efficiency with picking.

Safely drive Harvestor from field to field while following all established safety rules.

Assist Harvest Operators as needed, which may include unjamming harvestor, directing proper travel on roads, and use of CB. Pick up spilled beans around trucks/harvesters as needed.

Assist as requested with the training of new employees. Monitor the other operators during harvest operation to ensure safety rules are being followed.

Required Skills and abilities:

• Farm equipment experience helpful.
• Report to the plant on time to join the group van transport to the field.
• Ability to operate the Harvestor efficiently to maintain a smooth operation.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers.
• Potential for irregular work schedules/overtime due to harvest fluctuation.
• Ability to sit when operating the Harvestor.
• Strength to step up/down the ladder to position self in the Harvestor Cab.
• Capable of walking (approximately 30-40 yds) to and from the Harvester in the bean field.

Please be advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign and submit a Del Monte Application for Employment.

Del Monte Foods Key Behaviors:

GET OUR HANDS DIRTY

• Dig in and understand the business.

• Stay focused on priorities and drive for results.

• Pursue goals with purpose and persevere through challenges.

CULTIVATE SOLUTIONS

• Improve processes, products and services.

• Take calculated risks to develop effective solutions.

• Use data and insights to drive business performance.

GROW SUCCESS TOGETHER

• Create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.

• Collaborate and promote teamwork to achieve individual and shared goals.

• Hold ourselves and others accountable for commitments.

Qualifications:

• Paid breaks
• Attendance Bonus - for employees who work in the Field Department and maintain a consistently positive attendance.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).

Please be advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign, and submit an Application for Employment for a specific position for which Del Monte Foods is actively recruiting. Your application must reflect that you possess the required qualifications for the position.

No sponsorship is available for this position.

No agencies or 3rd party vendors.