Del Monte Foods is hiring: Equipment Operator/Forklift Driver in Rochelle

Overview

Del Monte Foods (DMFC) is a multi-national food company headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA, with a portfolio of brands including Del Monte, Contadina and College Inn. The salary range for this role is $22.75 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Safety Statement: Perform work in a manner that protects personal and coworker safety and participate in the company safety and health programs.
• Scope: This position is a label line equipment operator / checker II with responsibilities in both the Label Line Department and Distribution Department. Primary duties include breaking relief of label line operators and performing assigned duties in both departments when not on break.
• Label Line Equipment Operator (LLEO) duties: safely operate the palletizer, label, depalletizer and casing machines; ensure accuracy of reports and paperwork related to job duties.
• Label Line Machine duties: monitor and verify labels on cans, remove damaged labels and cans, apply hot melt glue when needed, ensure Tensor ID Vision System is on and functional.
• Depalletizer duties: handle line-specific tasks such as removing damaged cans per protocol, discarding unacceptable items, and recording cans removed from the pallet on indirect labeling records.
• Casing Machine duties: replenish and orient cartons correctly in the feed conveyor; ensure proper carton orientation in the machine.
• Communication and Documentation: maintain open communication with stock controllers and supervisors; turn in daily reports and validate documentation; ensure pallet tags and product start times are recorded in appropriate systems.
• Changeover Duties: perform changeovers for palletizer, label, depalletizer and caser machines, following safety procedures (including lockout/tagout) and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Equipment and Safety: operate palletizer, label, depalletizer, casing machines and related components; maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work area in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Forklift Driver (Checker II): safely operate a powered industrial lift truck; perform duties within the distribution center, including stacking, communication, documentation and reporting; comply with safety rules and GMPs.
• Shipping and Inventory: support shipping office activities and maintain stock locator system accuracy.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: Any equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Special Requirements: Basic reading, writing, math and computer skills; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; ability to work in a fast-paced environment; forklift operator certification required; ability to work any shift and overtime as needed.
• Equipment: Ability to operate platen push-pull lift equipment when required.
• Other: Must be able to pass a Multi-Craft Maintenance Aptitude Test (Mechanical and Electrical) and maintain compliance with safety, housekeeping and security standards.
• Physical Demands: Ability to climb stairs, stand, stoop, walk; wear PPE (safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, vest); ability to carry up to 50 lbs occasionally.

Benefits

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

Additional

Please note that application is not complete until you submit an Application for Employment for a specific position Del Monte Foods is actively recruiting for. No sponsorship is available for this position. No agencies or third-party vendors.