Field Assistant/Farm Shop

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:

$22.75 – $22.75

Responsibilities:

The Seasonal Field Assistant/Farm Shop provides repairs and preventative maintenance to harvesters and Dumpcarts during the summer harvest season, June-October. This position will also be responsible for learning and developing the knowledge skill and ability to provide the raw product necessary for the green/wax bean Vegetable processing seasons from the Central Sands production area and ensure that quality raw product enters the plant.

• Maintaining and repairing and overhauling harvesting equipment and vehicles.
• May supervise and train seasonal workforce.
• DMPS involvement and participation.
• Organizing and scheduling work with minimum direction from supervisor.
• Executing work assignments without close supervision.
• Complete work assignments on time.
• Communicate in writing and orally with proficiency.
• Follow and comply with all safety rules and regulations.
• Assist other in section, when necessary.
• Forward thinker and innovator. Understand key financial indicators and how day-to-day decisions impact the bottom line and other parts of the organization.
• Solution Oriented – work to overcome obstacles or roadblocks always working to resolve in a positive manner. Overcome challenges or obstacles even when it means choosing the hard right over the easy wrong.
• Other duties as assigned.

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:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred. 
• Previous farm shop experience required.

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.

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