Cookroom Crew Leader & Maintenance Trainer

Del Monte Fresh Produce Company Na Inc; Meehan (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. in Plover, WI is seeking a Cookroom Crew Leader to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and operate cookroom equipment used in root crop and green bean processing.

You will support safe, efficient production of commercially sterile canned products and ensure quality and food safety standards. You will lead and train seasonal employees, coordinate with maintenance and production teams, and uphold GMPs, labor hour documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives during

Qualifications

• Post-high school maintenance training or technical education.
• 3–5 years of maintenance, production, or cookroom experience.
• Experience in food manufacturing or canning.
• Experience leading seasonal employees.
• Experience with product certification programs.
• Experience with Better Processing School or commercially sterile food production requirements.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and operate cookroom equipment, conveyors, can tracks, and related systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures and complete repairs to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities, inspections, lubrication, and minor fabrication work.
• Assist with equipment changeovers, startup activities, shutdowns, and seasonal line preparation.
• Support installation of replacement parts, equipment upgrades, and process improvements.
• Coordinate with maintenance and production teams to prioritize repairs and maintain operational readiness.
• Track maintenance work performed and complete required labor hour, repair, and maintenance documentation.
• Train and guide seasonal employees on cookroom equipment, procedures, food safety, and work expectations.
• Reinforce safety, quality, attendance, productivity, and housekeeping expectations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Welding experience

Torch cutting

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulics

Steam systems

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Education

Post-high school mechanical maintenance training

Job description

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. in Plover, WI is seeking a Cookroom Crew Leader to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and operate cookroom equipment used in root crop and green bean processing.

You will support safe, efficient production of commercially sterile canned products and ensure quality and food safety standards. You will lead and train seasonal employees, coordinate with maintenance and production teams, and uphold GMPs, labor hour documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives during