Sanitation Maintenance Mechanic

Company and Position Information:

Del Monte Foods, Inc. (DMFI) 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:

• Responsible for safely maintaining and operating all receiving and sanitation equipment and performing assigned responsibilities to produce a commercially sterile product that meets or exceeds the safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Additional responsibilities include training and leading seasonal employees in the proper use of sanitation chemicals, personal protective equipment, and cleaning procedures.
• Work with other plant personnel in a team environment and comply with company policy, regulatory and company standards.
• Food Safety & Quality Responsibilities include: Ensure product safety through enforcement of company policy and regulatory standards.
• Enforce company quality standards.
• Properly segregate restricted or held product.
• Maintain receiving and sanitation equipment; including any associated equipment to ensure proper function and productivity
• Organize, train, and lead seasonal sanitation employees in their daily work activity ensuring their safety while meeting established rules and regulations.
• Complete required documentation accurately and audit for accuracy to ensure compliance with approved operating procedures, rules, regulations and product certification.
• The incumbent reports directly to the Receiving Department Supervision.

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:

• Proven mechanical aptitude.
• Machinist skills or training are advantageous.
• Welding and torch cutting experience.
• Basic knowledge of electricity, hydraulics and steam.
• Oral and written communication skills should be at minimum a high school level.
• Basic math and computer concept skills.
• Ability to read and give instructions on the proper use of a micrometer.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers while giving and receiving information.
• Perform other assigned duties requested by supervisor.
• Ability to provide assortment of own tools to perform assigned role and responsibilities.
• Direct impact on the equipment and processes that affect the quality and safety of our canned goods received by the consumer.
• Knowledge and ability to work with a wide variety of tools.
• Potential for irregular work schedules/overtime due to fluctuating production needs.
• Capable of occasionally lifting and carrying various items that may weigh up to 75lbs.
• Capability of working on machinery in a variety of adverse positions including crawling, squatting, kneeling, etc.

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, Inc. 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.