2nd Shift Tankroom Operator

About the role

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. 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. Located in Hart, MI.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all processes
• Ensure that the required cook times and temperatures are followed
• Assist in positioning the product into the retort and removing it when the cooking process is complete
• Complete all preventative maintenance
• Maintain proper housekeeping
• Mara, bleach, glace, and syrup tank processing
• Monitor and maintain brine and SO2 levels
• Monitor and maintain fruit and syrup brix levels
• Monitor and maintain PH levels
• Responsible for sugar recovery system (APV)
• Receive product tankers; collect sample to confirm quality
• Monitor fruit for bacteria growth
• Check equipment to ensure proper function
• Understand the controls for: syrup, steam, water, etc
• Other tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Internal GMP/HACCP/BRC 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

Benefits

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

Pay

$23.28-$25.27 + Shift Premium after 90 days