Seasonal Forklift 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:

Del Monte is looking to hire a local seasonal Forklift Operator to work in their Rochelle, IL location starting immediately.

Essential Functions:

If in production or label lines: operate forklift to remove full pallets of product from production lines, placing them in the appropriate location of the warehouse. If in shipping: assist shipping department which can entail scanning and staging of finished product or cans for loading.

Supply production/label lines with supplies needed to keep production going. Always be sure pallets are tagged before removing from lines. Fill out daily check list for forklift at beginning of shift, each and every day. Bail card board and plastic.

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:

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to safely maintain a work pace appropriate to given work load.
• Able to work cooperatively with other co-workers.
• Must be able to lift propane tank weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Able to understand and follow instructions with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to climb up on/off forklift and turn body to drive in reverse when needed.
• Must know and follow all forklift safety policies.

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.

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.

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.