Youth Apprentice
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. Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great!
Responsibilities
- Work under mentor(s) in various areas within the Production, Distribution, and Agriculture departments
- Engine room: startup and shutdown procedures
- Canning room: daily PM’s and record keeping associated with canning vegetables
- Corn building: daily operations including PM of cutter and vision equipment
- Distribution: daily operations of label line
- Agriculture: daily operation & maintenance of agriculture and related equipment
- Employee relations
- Follow all appropriate GMP/safety rules and regulations
- Follow all youth safety standards as defined by OSHA and the State of MN
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Willingness and ability to function in a team environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work with all levels of the organization
- Flexibility, organization, and time management skills
- 16+ years of age
- Interest in maintenance/mechanical work in a production setting; some mechanical experience is preferred
Pay
Starting wage range based on skills, abilities, and experience at $18.54 per hour.