Lead Agricultural Mechanic

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.

Seneca Foods in Cumberland, WI is currently seeking a Lead Agricultural Equipment Mechanic to join our team. The Lead Agricultural Equipment Mechanic will monitor product flow during harvesting to ensure uninterrupted flow to the plants and relieve Harvestor Operators when necessary. The Lead Agricultural Equipment Mechanic is also responsible for all shop operations, assist with repairs when needed, maintain repair records and ordering parts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Ag Shop Operations
• Maintain parts inventory and order parts
• Schedule Harvest equipment repairs and maintain repair records
• Maintain service trucks and crew fleet vehicles
• Develop relationships with vendors
• Direct the Ag mechanics daily
• Complete weekly and monthly safety audits
• Fill in for Full-Time Ag mechanics, when needed
• Travel with harvest crew, when needed
• Responsible for maintaining an even, constant and sufficient flow of product of a quality that meets or exceeds company standards during harvest season
• Ensure that GMP's (General Manufacturing Practices), safety rules and regulations are being followed and enforced
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• One (1) to three (3) years of related mechanical experience
• One (1) to three (3) years of supervisory experience
• Must have valid Drivers License. A CDL would be beneficial but not required
• Basic use of hand and power tools is required. Must have own hand tools
• Welding and fabrication skills would be a plus
• Good written and oral communications skills
• Ability to read and write the English language
• Reliability and dependability are a must
• Position requires extended work hours during the harvest season

Benefits

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!