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 :

$18.00 - $18.00

Responsibilities :

Please note that this is a temporary position and, as such, is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including health, vision, dental insurance, or participation in the 401(k) retirement plan .

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 Leadership Behaviors :

As leaders we :

Ground Our Teams

Connect our teams to a clear strategy.

Provide the support our teams need for success.

Hold ourselves and our teams accountable.

Create the Climate

Solve problems together with our teams.

Enable smart risk taking.

Empower our teams to make decisions and take action.

Nurture the Good

Are intentional about building trust.

Lead with empathy.

Grow and develop our teams.

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.

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.