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2nd Shift Labeler Operator
Category:
Gray & Company
Date:
Jan 13, 2026
Location:
Hart, MI, US, 49420
Custom Field 1:
4386
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!
Payrate $18.10-$19.40
Position Summary
Operate labeler, cap coder, and bar code reader in a safe, efficient manner ensuring product being manufactured adheres to our quality specification and customer expectations. Responsible for setting up and adjusting equipment and lines from the pasteurizer to the drop pack as needed as well as accurately completing necessary documentation.
Essential Functions
Ensure machine is set up correctly for product being run; this will include assembling the machine, changing parts, cross slide set up, and adjusting rails as needed
Record accurate log data and downtime information; complete necessary paperwork
Ensure labels are accurate and are correct for product scheduled to run
Load and adjust label basket and label basket fingers
Operate glue pump; adjust speed and glue film thickness and pattern; monitor level and temperature
Monitor proper label application; ensure label is centered and meets specs
Inspect for broken jars, low fill weights, loose tops
Ensure cap coder and bar code reader are operating correctly
Read message display; troubleshoot and correct problems as needed
Unwind and rewind PLS labels; adjust tension
Remove any broken glass IMMEDIATELY; keep work area clean
Adjust line speed, vertical and horizontal alignments (spacers), gripper compression, wipedown station, and carriage travel and penetration
Disassemble and clean entire machine
Lubricate machine parts
Set up pressure sensitive applicators
Provide machine maintenance when applicable
Other duties as assigned
Competencies and Certifications Required
Internal GMP/HACCP/BRC Training
Excellent communication skills
Complete work instruction/qualification sheet in allotted time frame
Physical Demands of Job
The employee must be able to perform the physical demands listed below to perform this specific job functions:
Frequent standing and walking
Occasional climbing, bending, stooping, and twisting
Lifting 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
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].
