Production Technician

Del Monte Foods; Whitsett (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Employer-paid life & disability

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Holidays (7)

Telemedicine & Employee Assistance

Voluntary benefits (legal, accident,ID

Eligibility on first of month

Job summary

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to provide daily supervision of Fresh Cut temporary staff and ensure all work adheres to company policies, quality standards, and safety requirements.

The role involves coordinating with production management, maintaining food safety records, and training staff to improve performance and productivity in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• At least 1 year prior experience in a similar production role.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication with management and staff.
• Ability to work in a production environment with noise, moving equipment, sharp utensils, wet and cold conditions.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Production staff and management to ensure follow through on duties.
• Perform product inventory cycle counts as directed.
• Maintain accurate documentation for food safety purposes.
• Advise management of unsafe conditions and provide improvement recommendations.
• Communicate clearly with management and direct employees in a productive manner.
• Assist with scheduling of work teams and long/short-term plans with Production Management.
• Assist with training and ongoing skills development for employees.
• Assess daily/weekly output and manage allocation of people and equipment to address demand variations.
• Perform tasks related to production employee role when needed.
• Complete any other tasks as assigned.

Skills

High School Diploma

Microsoft Office

Communication

Analytical skills

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits We Offer Include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employerpaid life & disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 Company Paid Holidays
• 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
• Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)
• Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date

Purpose of Position:

This role is responsible for carrying out management directives while providing daily supervision of assigned Fresh Cut temporary staff. The position ensures that all work is performed in accordance with company policies, procedures, quality expectations, and safety requirements.

Accountabilities:

• Communicate with Production staff and management team to ensure proper follow through on duties.
• Perform product inventory cycle counts as directed.
• Maintain accurate documentation for food safety purposes.
• Advise management of unsafe conditions and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Communicate well (both written and verbal) with management, as well as direct employees in a productive/professional manner.
• Assist with scheduling of work teams and initiate short and long-term plans with Production Management.
• Assist with training of employees and ensure they are provided ongoing skills development and coaching, to improve job performance.
• Assess daily and weekly output, identify issues in productivity, and manage the allocation of people and equipment, to address day-to-day variations in demand and capacity, across assigned lines.
• Perform tasks as related to position of production employee when needed.
• Special tasks as assigned.

Minimum Skills Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, from an accredited institution.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook, etc.).
• At least 1-year prior experience in a similar role in a production environment.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Must be able to communicate well (both written and verbal) with management as well as direct employees in a productive/professional manner.
• Must be able to work in a production area which includes noise, equipment moving, sharp utensils, wet, and cold (<40 degrees) environment for extended periods of time (8+ hours).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred:

• Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) experience.
• Forklift and/or Electric pallet jack experience.
• Food Experience (Fresh Fruit).
• Bi-lingual: English and Spanish.

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

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Our diverse product portfolio also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts-available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we've proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.

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. Driven by our core values-Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity-we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.