2nd Shift Palletizer Operator

About the role

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities throughout the United States, sourcing from over 1,400 American farms and distributing to over 90 countries under brands such as Libby’s®, Aunt Nellie’s®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, Green Giant (Shelf-Stable)®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. The company’s mission is "To feed the world safe, nutritious, and affordable food." This 2nd Shift Palletizer Operator position is based in Hart, MI (49420) within the Packaging/Shipping department and is a full-time role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate forklift safely at all times
• Complete daily forklift inspections
• Set up and operate palletizer for specific product being run
• Adjust bars
• Operate computer to program stack pattern of size product being run
• Must be able to operate in both manual and automatic modes, resetting as needed
• Load slip sheets and empty pallets into machine – ensure straightness, no broken boards or double runners on pallets
• Operate pallet wrapper, replace rolls of wrap as needed
• Print daily schedule and pallet tags for product being run, ensuring accuracy
• Accurately complete necessary paperwork (finished goods tally, downtime)
• Scan finished goods into system (and location) with scan gun and stage to be put away
• Stage raw materials for packaging (glass, caps, cartons)
• Remove finished product from palletizer, ensure finished goods meet quality specs (no broken jars, labels/case codes are correct, shrink wrap is intact)
• Troubleshoot and correct problems as they occur (suction bar, photo eyes, etc.)
• Notify maintenance if assistance is needed
• Hand palletize (stack) finished goods onto pallets as needed
• Adjust and clean photo eyes on the outside as well as the inside of the machine
• Use emergency stop correctly so as not to stop machine in the middle of cycle
• Fix chain if it falls off
• Use proper lock out procedures when making repairs
• Stack pallets of finished product in an orderly and straight manner
• Other tasks as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1–2 years of forklift experience preferred (Food Processing a plus)
• Basic math and clear communication skills
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to wet/humid conditions, extreme heat/cold, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, fumes, and nuisance dusts
• Must wear proper PPE such as bump cap, eye and ear protection, gloves, seatbelts
• Strong communication skills essential for regular interaction with team members across departments
• Take pride in keeping production running smoothly
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented
• Desire to work for a company with deep roots and a meaningful mission

Benefits

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

Pay

Starting at $21.83 hr, once qualified $23.28