1st Shift Case & Label Machine Operator

Seneca Foods Corporation; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Foods Corporation in Geneva, NY is seeking a 1st Shift Machine Operator to operate the label machine and ensure correct labels are applied. The position requires the ability to work 12-hour shifts, follow instructions, and perform routine preventative tasks.

Candidates should have a High School education or equivalent, basic reading and communication skills, and the ability to use small hand tools. Wage ranges from $19 to $31.50 per hour, with benefits included.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions.
• Good communication skills.
• Requires the use of judgement to plan, perform and make decisions.
• Ability to use small hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Operates/monitors the label machine
• Ensures the proper label is utilized
• Identifies problems and initiates adjustments
• Cleans/lubricates label machine
• Maintain proper housekeeping
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Read/Write/Comprehend Instructions

Good communication skills

Use small hand tools

Mechanical ability

Education

High School education or equivalent

Job 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 2,000 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®, 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 in Geneva, NY is currently seeking a 1st Shift Machine Operator to join our team. Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life stinsurance, 401K, paid time off and much more! Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great!

This position is responsible for the proper operation of the label machine to ensure the proper label is attached in the approved manner.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities, Job Duties:

• Ability to work 12 hours
• Operates/monitors the label machine
• Ensures the proper label is utilized
• Identifies problems and initites adjustments
• Cleans/lubricates label machine
• Maintain proper housekeeping
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions.
• Good communication skills.
• Requires the use of judgement to plan, perform and make decisions.
• Ability to use small hand tools.

Education

High School education or equivalent

Experience

One to 3 months experience and/or training

Mechanical ability helpful.

Physical Requirements:

Requires to sit, talk, hear, walk, climb & stoop, kneel or crouch. Lifting is up to 50lbs. Constant walking/standing on concrete floors, elevated surfaces.

Wage range based on skills, abilities and experience from $19 to $31.50 per hour

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 [e-mail] or call 585-495-4100.

Nearest Major Market:

Rochester