General- Labor
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.
WORKS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR AND IS RESPONSIBLE TO COMPLETE ANY GENERAL WORK TASKS GIVEN.
Responsibilities
- Weigh totes of product to the correct weight.
- Close and cover full totes.
- Clean up spills and maintain a clean work area.
- Keep product in totes from over-filling.
- Assist with removing full totes from the line.
- Able to start work 30 minutes before shift starts.
- Relieve other departments as required.
- Adhere to the principles of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Prepare the working area at the start and end of each shift.
- Available to work rotating shifts (swing, graveyard), to include weekends and required overtime.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- Knowledge of different weights of products.
- Knowledge of different sizes and styles of fruit.
- Good communication skills.
- Trained on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Trained and knowledgeable in the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Must pass respiratory fitness test.
- May be cross-trained in