2nd Shift Filler Operator

senecafood•Hart Township, MI

2d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby’s®, Aunt Nellie’s®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, Green Giant (Shelf-Stable)®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements. Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off and more! Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great! Come join the Seneca Foods team – Apply now! Now Hiring: 2nd Shift Filler Operator/Packaging Line Location: Hart, Michigan Department: Packaging Position Type: Full-Time Hours: Monday-Thursday 10-12 hr shifts (may vary) , Occasional Fridays Pay: $21.83, once qualified $23.94 Feeding Families Starts with People Like You At Seneca Foods, we do more than grow crops — we nourish families and strengthen communities with safe, nutritious, and affordable food. Our mission is simple but powerful: "To feed the world safe, nutritious, and affordable food. " We do it with a deep commitment to quality, people, and sustainability. We're looking for a hands-on, detail oriented, and safety minded individual to join our team as a Filler Operator. If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment and being part of a company that makes a real difference, we want to hear from you. Why Choose Seneca Foods? Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. Opportunities for growth in a stable, essential industry. A company culture that values teamwork, respect, and responsibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Basic math and clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

Ensure machine is set up correctly for product being run
Ensure fruit level in filler is maintained; maintain an adequate amount of syrup in drum to provide a cushion
Set up scale (tare); ensure proper weight / cherry count in jars through visual computer display screen (trend data); accurately complete required paperwork
Ensure proper syrup level in each jar
Listen for unusual sounds (glass breaking, abnormal machine sounds, etc.)
Adjust air flow as needed
Adjust filler drum and jar shaker speed
Continuously watch for broken, chipped, or cracked glass and stop line IMMEDIATELY if found until determination
Pull off defective glass (bubbles, bb’s, etc.) and save for Quality Control
Perform a “dump” as required: remove pin, pull covers, remove plug; clean filler out completely, ensuring all fruit and syrup is removed; work with Line Attendant to reassemble filler; resume operation
Adjust rails, rope belt speed, and air nozzle as needed
Other duties as assigned