Sample Scout - Seasonal

External Description

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 Rate of Pay for this role is $15.65 per hour.

OVERVIEW:

Del Monte Foods, Inc., is actively seeking a Sample Scout for our Wisconsin field and plant locations. This position will be outside in the field looking for past and disease damage on field plant. Pull crop samples for data collections and input for grower pesticide records. Using computer with mapping software for location data entry of samples. Position is mostly out- doors with all types of weather.

Responsibilities:

• Distribute, organize maintain inventory during planting season.

• Go out and sample fields to establish harvest date.
• Scout fields for pests and diseases and conduct stand counts at (early growth) emergence.
• Enter data for grower pesticide records.
• Must have solid organizational skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain confidentially with all information.
• Must communicate in a professional manner and work cooperatively with others.
• Experience with computers, specifically an understanding of Microsoft Office and Apple IOS.
• Utilize provided software to document field applications for audit purposes.
• Ability to safely transport self to/from locations.
• Potential for irregular work schedules/overtime due to planting and harvest fluctuation.
• Withstand repetitive walking demands both in and outdoors to include the uneven and varying texture.
• Seldom, but may be required to bend, lift and carry weights up to 75 lbs.

Del Monte Foods, Inc 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.

WE OFFER

• Hourly Wage Rate starting at: $15.65 per hour.
• 40 Hours per Week Schedule.
• 7:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. CST Daily Schedule.

Del Monte Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

ALL RESUMES NEED TO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH WWW.DELMONTEFOODS.COM TO BE CONSIDERED. (https://www.delmontefoods.com/careers/). Please be advised that your