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:

$28.10 - $33.00

Responsibilities:

The Boiler Room Operator is responsible to safely operate high-pressure boilers and related equipment to generate steam for manufacturing processes while complying with government regulations and Del Monte Foods, Inc. standards. Other responsibilities include the maintenance and troubleshooting of boilers and related equipment.

Recognize and report equipment malfunctions. Assist with annual instrument calibrations. Under direct supervision of the Utility Supervisor.

Safely operate the boilers and related equipmentAssist with maintenance of equipment and calibrations during the non-processing seasonWelding and torch cutting experienceEnsures compliance with all approved and applicable safety rules in the employee's area of responsibilitySupports and facilitates the implementation of the facility's Continuous Improvement (C.I.) initiativesResponsible for cleanliness of working area and production zonesAbility to work together with employees within your department and within other departmentsAssist on projects or work in different departments as needed or requested by your supervisorTroubleshoot and repair equipment to minimize downtime to provide a safe work environmentOther 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:

Post high school mechanical training or its equivalent; to include hands on working familiarity with a variety of toolsBasic knowledge of steam/air pressure, valves, automatic instrumentsWelding and torch cutting experienceBasic knowledge of electricity and hydraulicsChemistry and math skills helpfulComputer experience helpful1-3 years’ preferredLength of Training Time Required: Depending on previous experience, length of training may take anywhere from 1 to 2 years to fully develop the knowledge required to perform all aspects of the position.Welding and torch cutting preferredCapable of working on machinery in a variety of adverse positions, including squatting and kneelingAbility to calmly and quickly respond to urgent boiler conditionsAbility to withstand stress, including hot temperatures over 100°FAbility to work at shoulder and waist levelPotential for irregular work schedules and overtime due to fluctuating market demands for finished productCapable of working independently and efficiently without close supervision as well as in a team working cooperatively with othersAbility to become certified in LO/TO and Confined SpaceCapable of becoming Forklift CertifiedAbility to become First Aid, CPR and AED certifiedAbility to stand/walk/move/maneuver around uneven floor surfacesAbility to lift/carry up to and including 75 poundsMaintain excellent attendanceFollow all local and corporate policies and proceduresMust be able to see/read small print from charts and digital displaysMust have good hearingAbility to maintain a positive and professional attitudeFluent in English (oral and written) communication skillsAbility to sit for extended periods throughout shiftAbility to climb stairs/laddersReach/Bend/Twist/PivotPush/pull with hands

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.