Processing Employee / General Labor

Seneca Foods is one of the most highly integrated fruit and vegetable processing companies in the US. We manage many—and in some cases all—aspects of production. At Seneca, we produce seeds, harvest crops, manufacture our own containers and provide a wide range of nutritious fruit and vegetable products. Position Summary

Remove covers, open bags, and remove empty bags from totes. Put bags in and syrup/brine totes, make sure the totes weigh out, repair totes as needed, etc. Keep the work area clean and be able to perform moderate to heavy labor. If any problems develop, notify foreman or supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Sort and package product, poke stems, cut stems and other tasks on moving lines/belts.
• Plant clean-up
• Inspect, clean, and sanitize totes and materials for conformance to specifications
• Prepare totes for processing by removing covers and opening bags prior to loading tank
• Other tasks as assigned
• Operate sizer
• Fill out necessary paperwork
• Weigh tote containers to verify ingredient quantities
• Prepare totes for finished product by lining with bags
• Notify supervisor of production problems and assist in identifying and correcting these problems
• Hand palletize (stack) finished goods onto pallet
• Repair and or reject totes or other materials not meeting specifications

Qualifications & Certifications Required

• Trained and knowledgeable in the use of PPE (personal protective equipment)
• Must be able to read, write, and converse in English
• Must pass respiratory fitness test
• Internal GMP/HACCP/SQF Training

Physical Demands of Job

The employee must be able to perform the physical demands listed below to perform this specific job functions:

• Occasional climbing, bending, stooping, and twisting
• Occasional lifting and/or pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds
• Frequent standing and walking

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
• Exposure to brine (sulfur dioxide)
• Exposure to bleach (sodium chlorite)
• Extreme temperatures
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals