Forklift Operator

Del Monte Foods Corporation II Inc.; City of New Rochelle (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company seeks an Equipment Operator/Forklift Driver for its Rochelle, Illinois facility. The successful candidate will operate various machinery for packaging, maintain safety standards, and ensure efficient workflow. This role requires a high school diploma, forklift certification, and a focus on teamwork and safety.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Basic proficiency in reading, writing, math, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate palletizer, label, depalletizer, and casing machines.
• Maintain communication with supervisors and stock controllers.
• Complete reports and verify pallet tags.

Skills

Communication

Safety Awareness

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Powered industrial lift truck certification

Job description

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. We help our people shape their own careers—encouraging growth outward, upward, and across disciplines. We are committed to the greater good, providing accessible, nourishing, and great-tasting food for all. We are Del Monte Foods – Growers of Good.

The salary range for this role is: $22.75 - $24.75

Company and Position Information:

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. Our products are present in many households across the U.S.

We support our employees' career growth and development, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Responsibilities:

We are seeking applications for Equipment Operator/Forklift Driver at our Rochelle, Illinois facility.

• Safety Statement: It is each employee's responsibility to work safely, protect their own health and safety, and participate in safety programs.
• Scope: The role involves duties as a label line equipment operator / checker II in both the Label Line and Distribution Departments, including relief duties and other assigned tasks.

Label Line Equipment Operator (LLEO):

• Palletizer Machine: Monitor and ensure correct labeling and carton output, report mechanical issues.
• Label Machine: Check labels, remove damaged labels, add hot melt glue, ensure system operation.
• Depalletizer Machine: Collect and dispose of damaged or defective cans, record cans removed.
• Casing Machine: Replenish and ensure correct carton orientation.
• Communication: Maintain communication with supervisors and stock controllers, report changes.
• Documentation: Complete reports, verify pallet tags, document product start times and changes.
• Changeover Duties: Perform safe changeovers, including cleaning and setup.
• Equipment: Operate palletizer, label, depalletizer, casing machines, and related equipment.
• Safety, Housekeeping, Security: Maintain a clean and safe work environment, comply with OSHA standards.

Forklift Driver (Checker II):

• Operate powered industrial lift trucks safely.
• Set up and load shipments, maintain stock systems, and ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic proficiency in reading, writing, math, and computer skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Powered industrial lift truck certification required.

Key Behaviors:

• Get Our Hands Dirty: Understand the business, focus on priorities, persevere.
• Cultivate Solutions: Improve processes, take calculated risks, use data.
• Grow Success Together: Foster inclusivity, collaborate, hold accountable.

Physical Demands:

• Climb stairs, stand, stoop, walk.
• Wear protective equipment.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

We Offer:

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

Please complete and submit an application specific to this position. No sponsorship or third-party agencies accepted.