Production Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose of Position :

This position will oversee production lines and staff to ensure timely and efficient work flow, while meeting finished product specifications. In this role, will also partner with Quality Assurance to ensure quality standards are met, and will track labor and raw product yields.

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.
• Flexible—Willing to move around within department or to different shifts.
• Any other accountability will be discussed at the time of the interview.
• Will be required to stay later if needed.

Minimum Skills Required :

Preferred :

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