Job Abstract

Company and Position Information:

Del Monte Foods, Inc. (DMFI) 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. In helping our people shape their own careers - in letting them grow outward, upward and across disciplines. We are tending to the greater good, providing accessible, nourishing, great-tasting food for all. We are Del Monte Foods – Growers of Good.

The salary range for this role is:

Responsibilities:

The seasonal Field Representative’s main job function is to be the Field Supervisor’s primary liaison between the growers, harvesting crews and trucking companies. Other Field Representative responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting trucking companies in positioning trailers in the field.
• Delivering fruit grade sheets to the growers.
• Ensuring that growers have an ample supply of field ID tags.
• Assisting growers with field tag information if needed.
• Monitor the harvest activities in the field and report any issues to the proper person(s).
• Retrieving reports from growers.
• Entering crop information into Google sheets.
• Conversing with grade station inspectors regarding fruit grading issues.
• Assisting Field Supervisor in field maturity sampling.
• Field pick samples of trial fruit for testing purposes.
• Cooperating with cannery personnel in order to run trial tests through the cannery.
• Updating Field Supervisor with harvest related information.
• Cooperating with cannery personnel as needed.
• Gather and collate harvest and quality information for Field Supervisor

The Seasonal Field Representative will report to the Field Supervisor The Field Representative can expect to work six days per week during Harvesting Season. The Harvest Season usually lasts from mid-June to late September.

Del Monte Foods Key Behaviors:

GET OUR HANDS DIRTY 

• Dig in and understand the business.

• Stay focused on priorities and drive for results.

• Pursue goals with purpose and persevere through challenges.

CULTIVATE SOLUTIONS

• Improve processes, products and services.

• Take calculated risks to develop effective solutions.

• Use data and insights to drive business performance.

GROW SUCCESS TOGETHER

• Create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.

• Collaborate and promote teamwork to achieve individual and shared goals.

• Hold ourselves and others accountable for commitments.

Qualifications:

• Applicant must meet be at least 25 years of age (due to company car rental requirements) and be dependable, responsible and punctual.
• Applicant must also possess a valid California driver’s license and have a clean driving record.
• Applicant must provide a DMV printout of their driving record prior to hiring. Applicant must be able to drive several hundred miles per shift. (During the
• Harvest Season, a Field Representative can expect to drive 20,000+ miles). Applicants must be willing to stay the duration of the harvest.
• High School Diploma optional.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary.

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

Please be advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign, and submit an Application for Employment for a specific position for which Del Monte Foods, Inc. is actively recruiting. Your application must reflect that you possess the required qualifications for the position.

No sponsorship is available for this position.

No agencies or 3rd party vendors.