1st Shift Case & Label Machine Operator 1

Seneca Foods Corporation in; City of Geneva (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Seneca Foods Corporation in Geneva, NY is seeking a 1st Shift Machine Operator to run and monitor the label machine, ensuring accurate label placement on all products. You will follow the Alphabet Schedule, assist with setup, and respond to equipment issues with timely adjustments.

The role requires basic reading and communication skills, physical effort, and the ability to use hand tools. Training is provided, with overtime based on operational needs.

Qualifications

• Reads, writes, and understands instructions.
• Strong communication with team and supervisors.
• Able to make sound judgments and decisions under supervision.
• Comfort with using small hand tools for assembly tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operates/monitors the label machine.
• Ensures the correct label is applied to products.
• Identifies problems and initiates adjustments to maintain flow.
• Performs cleaning and routine maintenance on the label equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness and proper housekeeping in the work area.

Skills

Reading & comprehension

Communication skills

Decision making

Hand tools

Education

High School education or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

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1st Shift Case & Label Machine Operator 1

Date: Oct 30, 2026

Location: Geneva, NY, US, 14456

Custom Field 1: 4499

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 insurance, 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.

Currently hiring for the 12 hour shift, on the Alphabet Schedule, training will be Monday - Friday. Overtime will depend on operational needs,

Essential Functions, Responsibilities, Job Duties:

• 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.