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1st Shift Filter Press Operator (requires Forklift)
Category:
Gray & Company
Date:
Aug 27, 2025
Location:
Hart, MI, US, 49420
Custom Field 1:
4057
Description:
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.
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! Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great! Come join the Seneca Foods team - Apply now!
Position Summary
Operate filter press; operate APV; operate flow meters; operate a forklift; perform duties required of a Processing Employee; provide back up to Glace Tank Room Operators; keep the work area clean and be able to perform moderate to heavy labor. If any problems develop, notify foreman or supervisor.
Essential Functions
Operate, disassemble and clean filter press
Measure and add chemicals
Wear required safety equipment
Operate APV - including start-up, shut-down, and cleaning
Perform checks as needed to monitor syrup brix/PH
Operate flow meters
Conduct checks, make adjustments, fill out appropriate paperwork
Perform duties required of a Processing Employee
Provide back-up to Glace Tank Room Operators
Operate pumps
Notify supervisors and other personnel of production problems and assist in identifying and correcting these problems
Plant clean-up
Other tasks as assigned
Competencies and Certifications Required
Minimum 12th Grade equivalent testing in Reading/Math
Internal GMP/HACCP/SQF 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
Physical Demands of Job
The employee must be able to perform the physical demands listed below:
Frequent standing and walking
Occasional climbing, bending, stooping, and twisting
Occasional lifting and/or pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds
Occasional pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds
Work Environment
The work environments listed here are representative of those that may be encountered by employee while performing the functions of this job:
Wet or humid conditions
Extreme temperatures
Exposure to brine (sulfur dioxide)
Exposure to bleach (calcium chloride)
Exposure to cleaning chemicals
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at [email protected] or call 585-495-4100.
Nearest Major Market: Grand Rapids
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Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at [email protected].
