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2nd Shift Quality Control Checker
Category:
Gray & Company
Date:
Sep 15, 2025
Location:
Hart, MI, US, 49420
Custom Field 1:
4111
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
Inspect equipment and surrounding area for cleanliness; calibrate equipment; grade product to proper specification; ensure packaging materials are accurate; ensure correct weight of product being produced; test product attributes; accurately and correctly record check/test results; work with the area foreman to ensure quality standards are being adhered to; and place questionable product on hold or rework. Must have sound judgment; good communication skills; and the ability to provide direction or offer suggestions in regards to improving overall quality when product is out of specification.
Essential Functions
Inspect equipment, surrounding area, and assigned production area for cleanliness at all times
Calibrate equipment as needed
Check product schedule to ensure that product is produced and graded to the proper specifications
Perform quality tests for grading on the assigned product lines
Inspect packaging integrity, labels and label accuracy, cap codes, and carton codes as appropriate for line assignment
Conduct weigh checks as determined by specifications, assure correctness and within specifications
Test product attributes (Brix, pH, SO2) as necessary
Notify foreman if variation from specification or other problems occur
Shut down lines in the event of a food safety issue and/or place product on rework as necessary
Completely and accurately fill out rework forms including final disposition of product after the rework process is complete
Assist with training sorters and provide direction as to what specification the product being sorted needs to meet
Review operator paperwork and sign off on it as required
All documentation must be legible and complete
Other tasks as assigned
Competencies and Certifications Required
Minimum 12th Grade equivalent testing in Reading/Math
Internal GMP/HACCP/BRC Training
Trained and knowledgeable in the use of PPE (personal protective equipment)
Must pass respiratory fitness test
Will be cross-trained to provide coverage in all departments
Physical Demands of Job
The checker must be able to perform the physical demands listed below to perform this specific job functions:
Regular use of hands to feel or handle and regular reaching with hands and arms
Occasional lifting and/or pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds
Frequent standing and walking
Occasional climbing, bending, stooping, and twisting
Ability to handle stress and/or multi-task
Work Environment
The work environments listed here are representative of those that may be encountered by the employee while performing the functions of this job:
Wet or humid conditions
Extreme temperatures
Exposure to brine (sulfur dioxide, pH of solution to 3.0)
Exposure to bleach (chlorine dioxide, chlorine, pH of solution to 3.0)
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].
