Job Description
Job Overview:
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable fruits and vegetables under our Fresh and Foods divisions. Our diverse product portfolio proudly bears the Del Monte® brand and 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.
Purpose of Position:
Del Monte Foods is the Foods Division of Fresh Del Monte, a global grower, producer and marketer of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable produce. Del Monte Foods has a powerful portfolio of brands, including the iconic Del Monte®, Contadina® and S&W®. Del Monte Foods in Plover, Wisconsin is hiring Seasonal QA Production Technicians to support pack season food safety, laboratory testing, product inspection, sampling, quality monitoring, and production compliance activities. Employees in these positions perform inspections, collect and analyze samples, verify production specifications, maintain records, and support food safety and quality standards throughout the facility.
Del Monte Foods en Plover, Wisconsin está contratando Técnicos Temporales de QA Producción para apoyar actividades de seguridad alimentaria, pruebas de laboratorio, inspección de producto, muestreo, monitoreo de calidad y cumplimiento de producción durante la temporada de empaque. Los empleados realizan inspecciones, recolectan y analizan muestras, verifican especificaciones de producción, mantienen registros y apoyan los estándares de calidad y seguridad alimentaria en toda la planta.
Schedules may include day or night shift assignments, overtime, weekends, and shifts up to 12 hours per day during peak production periods. 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.
Accountabilities:
Seasonal QA Production Technicians perform quality assurance, laboratory, inspection, grading, sampling, testing, monitoring, and compliance activities in a food manufacturing environment. Employees in these positions are responsible for monitoring production quality standards, evaluating raw and finished products, completing required testing procedures, maintaining accurate records, and communicating quality concerns to production and QA leadership.
Employees may work independently or alongside production and laboratory teams in various operational and quality assurance areas throughout the facility. Assignments may vary based on production needs, qualifications, certifications, and seasonal demands. Work areas may include brine and chlorine monitoring, brix testing and laboratory analysis, fill weight and net weight inspection, double seam testing, visual can inspection, EVM and defect inspection, sample grading and grower quality evaluation
product sampling and CCP verification, grading and production monitoring, laboratory support and data entry, scale and QA documentation support, finished product evaluation and testing
Key Responsibilities for QA Production Roles
Employees may perform duties in one or more operational areas, including:
- Collect raw product, ingredient, brine, water, and finished product samples
- Perform laboratory analysis, inspections, evaluations, and testing procedures
- Monitor product quality, seam integrity, fill weights, net weights, headspace, chlorine levels, salt levels, and product specifications
- Evaluate raw and finished product for defects, foreign material, quality concerns, or compliance deviations
- Perform visual inspections on cans, seams, labels, printers, detectors, fillers, and production equipment
- Conduct seam evaluations using seam testing equipment, seam saws, computers, scales, or laboratory instruments
- Perform brix analysis, brine testing, sodium analysis, calcium analysis, pH testing, vacuum testing, and related laboratory procedures
- Maintain accurate handwritten and computerized production and quality records
- Enter data into production, QA, and laboratory systems accurately
- Monitor CCPs, food safety controls, and GMP compliance requirements
- Notify supervisors, crew leaders, or QA leadership of product quality issues, process deviations, food safety concerns, or equipment problems
- Support calibration and verification activities for laboratory and QA equipment
- Maintain clean and organized work areas, laboratory spaces, equipment, and sampling stations
- Assist with additional QA projects, monitoring activities, sampling requirements, or production support assignments as needed.
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
To support employees during our peak pack season, Del Monte Foods offers select incentives for eligible seasonal workers. These incentives are designed to assist with temporary relocation and seasonal work demands and may include:
- 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 food manufacturing environment
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
- Ability to perform detailed inspections and maintain attention to detail throughout the shift
- Ability to complete accurate documentation and recordkeeping
- Ability to use computers, scales, calculators, gauges, or laboratory instruments
- Ability to maintain productivity and quality standards during extended shifts
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, bend, and carry product samples throughout assigned shifts
- Ability to read instruments, testing devices, and measurement equipment accurately
- Ability to safely work around conveyors, forklifts, moving machinery, hot surfaces, steam, and industrial equipment
- Reliable attendance and dependability throughout the seasonal production period
- Previous food manufacturing, quality assurance, laboratory, inspection, or production experience
- Experience with food safety systems, GMPs, HACCP, CCP monitoring, or QA procedures
- Previous experience using testing instruments, scales, seam testing equipment, or laboratory devices
- Computer and data entry experience
- Experience with documentation, recordkeeping, or production reporting
- Basic math and measurement skills
- Experience with laboratory analysis or sample evaluation
- Bilingual communication skills are a plus
- An equivalent combination of education, manufacturing experience, warehouse operations, military service, staffing coordination, employee leadership, administrative support, or related operational 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.***
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.
