Canning Maintenance Mechanic

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:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Responsibilities, job duties, major tasks performed, and percentage of time required for each)

• Safely perform a variety of skilled maintenance work and troubleshooting to maintain the various canning department equipment to ensure production levels are met.
• Knowledge of and experience in critical control points for cook room thermal processes. Ability to complete audits and maintain all required thermal processing, weight and can seam integrity records.
• Train and lead seasonal employees.
• Ensure compliance with the Product Certification Program.
• Head communication with Receiving and Dumper Operator.
• Ability to learn how to operate Video Jet, Fil-Tec, and Tap Tones.
• Ensures compliance with all approved and applicable safety rules in the employee's area of responsibility.
• Supports and facilitates the implementation of the facility's Continuous Improvement (C.I.) initiatives.
• Responsible for cleanliness of working area and production zones.
• Coordinate the review of records for the Canning Floor.
• Ability to work together with employees within your department and within other departments.
• Assist on projects or work in different departments as needed or requested by your supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Capable of working with a wide variety of tools.
• 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 a minimum at 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.
• Maintain and repair all seamers, fillers, slicers, seed reels, add water system and all associated conveyors and can tracks.
• Train and lead the seasonal crew in the canning room during pack, ensure compliance with product certification specifications and requirements, and generally direct canning room production.
• Adjust the product flow as required.
• 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.
• Must provide own tool set to perform assigned duties.
• Good attendance record.

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:

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.