General Production Grade 1-SS

Del Monte Foods; Town of Plover (WI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance or housing incent.

Transportation allowance

Sanitation Bonus

Job summary

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. seeks Seasonal General Production Workers in Plover, Wisconsin, to support our peak pack season. Typical start is June with potential extension through late November/early December based on need and performance.

Employees may work across production, canning, warehouse, sorting, sanitation, cleanup, or packaging support. On‑the‑job training is provided, with cross-training across functions as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to maintain productivity and quality standards during extended shifts.
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, crew leaders, and co-workers.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions including heat, humidity, wet conditions, noise, and moving equipment.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and flexible schedules during peak production periods.
• Ability to comply with all food safety, GMP, quality, and workplace safety requirements.
• Ability to safely work around conveyors, forklifts, production machinery, hot surfaces, and processing equipment.
• Reliable attendance and dependability throughout the seasonal production period.
• Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, food processing, agricultural, or industrial experience.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced or team-based environment.
• Experience operating or working around manufacturing or packaging equipment.
• Prior experience with sanitation, cleanup, sorting, inspection, or production support activities.
• Bilingual communication skills are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, sort, and remove defective or foreign material from raw or finished product.
• Support canning and packaging operations by monitoring line flow and product quality.
• Supply materials such as lids, jars, or packaging components to production lines.
• Maintain clean work areas, platforms, equipment, and walkways.
• Assist with sanitation and cleanup throughout production and warehouse areas.
• Operate assigned production equipment or assist equipment operators.
• Monitor conveyors and production lines for jams, defects, or equipment concerns.
• Handle product, packaging materials, or waste materials safely and efficiently.
• Follow all food safety, GMP, quality, and safety requirements.
• Report equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, or product issues to leadership.
• Assist with additional operational duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety first

Fast-paced environment

Instruction following

Teamwork

Overtime readiness

Bilingual a plus

Attendance reliability

Manual dexterity

Adaptability

Job description

We are currently seeking Seasonal General Production Workers to support our annual vegetable pack season in Plover, Wisconsin. Seasonal employment typically begins in June and may continue through October with opportunities for extended work through late November/early December based on operational needs and employee performance.

Purpose of Position

Seasonal employees may work in a variety of production, canning, warehouse, sorting, sanitation, cleanup, or packaging support roles throughout the facility. Assignments are determined based on operational needs, training, and employee qualifications.

Accountabilities

• Key Responsibilities for General Production Grade 1 Roles
• Employees may perform duties in one or more operational areas, including:
• Inspect, sort, and remove defective or foreign material from raw or finished product
• Support canning and packaging operations by monitoring line flow and product quality
• Supply materials such as lids, jars, or packaging components to production lines
• Maintain clean work areas, platforms, equipment, and walkways
• Assist with sanitation and cleanup throughout production and warehouse areas
• Operate assigned production equipment or assist equipment operators
• Monitor conveyors and production lines for jams, defects, or equipment concerns
• Handle product, packaging materials, or waste materials safely and efficiently
• Follow all food safety, GMP, quality, and safety requirements
• Report equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, or product issues to leadership
• Assist with additional operational duties as assigned

Training

On-the-job training is provided for all assigned work areas. Employees may be cross trained in multiple operational functions based on business needs.

Seasonal Incentives

• Housing assistance or housing incentives
• Transportation allowance
• Sanitation Bonus (for eligible employees)

These incentives are available only during the active pack season (typically June through early October) and are subject to eligibility requirements, availability, and business needs. Incentives may be modified or discontinued at any time based on operational conditions.

Minimum Skills Required

• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to maintain productivity and quality standards during extended shifts
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, crew leaders, and co-workers
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions including heat, humidity, wet conditions, noise, and moving equipment
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and flexible schedules during peak production periods
• Ability to comply with all food safety, GMP, quality, and workplace safety requirements
• Ability to safely work around conveyors, forklifts, production machinery, hot surfaces, and processing equipment
• Reliable attendance and dependability throughout the seasonal production period.
• Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, food processing, agricultural, or industrial experience
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced or team-based environment
• Experience operating or working around manufacturing or packaging equipment
• Prior experience with sanitation, cleanup, sorting, inspection, or production support activities
• Bilingual communication skills are a plus but not required.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, military service, agricultural work, manufacturing experience, warehouse experience, or related work experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.

Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh cut fruits and vegetables. We are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E‑Verify where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility. We invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.