2nd Shift Labeler Operator

senecafood•Hart Township, MI

3d•$18 - $19•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! Payrate $18.10-$19.40 Position Summary Operate labeler, cap coder, and bar code reader in a safe, efficient manner ensuring product being manufactured adheres to our quality specification and customer expectations. Responsible for setting up and adjusting equipment and lines from the pasteurizer to the drop pack as needed as well as accurately completing necessary documentation.

Requirements

Internal GMP/HACCP/BRC Training
Excellent communication skills
Complete work instruction/qualification sheet in allotted time frame

Responsibilities

Ensure machine is set up correctly for product being run; this will include assembling the machine, changing parts, cross slide set up, and adjusting rails as needed
Record accurate log data and downtime information; complete necessary paperwork
Ensure labels are accurate and are correct for product scheduled to run
Load and adjust label basket and label basket fingers
Operate glue pump; adjust speed and glue film thickness and pattern; monitor level and temperature
Monitor proper label application; ensure label is centered and meets specs
Inspect for broken jars, low fill weights, loose tops
Ensure cap coder and bar code reader are operating correctly
Read message display; troubleshoot and correct problems as needed
Unwind and rewind PLS labels; adjust tension
Remove any broken glass IMMEDIATELY; keep work area clean
Adjust line speed, vertical and horizontal alignments (spacers), gripper compression, wipedown station, and carriage travel and penetration
Disassemble and clean entire machine
Lubricate machine parts
Set up pressure sensitive applicators
Provide machine maintenance when applicable
Other duties as assigned