Cookroom Crew Lead: Maintenance & Training

Fresh Del Monte, Inc.; Town of Plover (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is seeking a Cookroom Crew Leader to maintain, troubleshoot, and operate cookroom equipment within root crop and green bean processing operations.

The role focuses on safe, efficient production of commercially sterile canned products meeting quality and safety standards. The position collaborates with maintenance, production, quality, sanitation, and operations teams, guiding seasonal employees during processing season while ensuring documentation and compliance with

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of maintenance, production, or cookroom experience.
• Experience in a food manufacturing or canning environment.
• Experience leading seasonal employees or training new employees.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work all shifts and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and operate cookroom equipment, conveyors, can tracks, and related systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures and complete repairs to minimize downtime and support production schedules.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities, equipment inspections, lubrication, and minor fabrication work.
• Train and guide seasonal employees on cookroom equipment, procedures, food safety, and work expectations.
• Follow safety policies, GMPs, food safety requirements, and quality standards.

Skills

Welding

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Safety compliance

Documentation

Education

Post-high school mechanical maintenance training

Job description

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is seeking a Cookroom Crew Leader to maintain, troubleshoot, and operate cookroom equipment within root crop and green bean processing operations.

The role focuses on safe, efficient production of commercially sterile canned products meeting quality and safety standards. The position collaborates with maintenance, production, quality, sanitation, and operations teams, guiding seasonal employees during processing season while ensuring documentation and compliance with