2nd Shift Filter Press Operator (requires Forklift)

senecafood • Hart Township, MI

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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! Position Summary Operate filter press; operate APV; operate flow meters; operate a forklift; perform duties required of a Processing Employee; provide back up to Glace Tank Room Operators; keep the work area clean and be able to perform moderate to heavy labor. If any problems develop, notify foreman or supervisor.

Requirements

• Minimum 12th Grade equivalent testing in Reading/Math
• Internal GMP/HACCP/SQF Training
• Excellent communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Complete work instruction/qualification sheet in allotted time frame
• Trained and knowledgeable in the use of PPE (personal protective equipment)
• Must pass respiratory fitness test
• OSHA Forklift license

Responsibilities

• Operate, disassemble and clean filter press
• Measure and add chemicals
• Wear required safety equipment
• Operate APV – including start-up, shut-down, and cleaning
• Perform checks as needed to monitor syrup brix/PH
• Operate flow meters
• Conduct checks, make adjustments, fill out appropriate paperwork
• Perform duties required of a Processing Employee
• Provide back-up to Glace Tank Room Operators
• Operate pumps
• Notify supervisors and other personnel of production problems and assist in identifying and correcting these problems
• Plant clean-up
• Other tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401K
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees