2nd Shift Finished Goods Warehouse Forklift Operator

Seneca Foods; Michigan; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Seneca Foods is hiring a hands-on 2nd Shift Finished Goods Warehouse Forklift Operator in Hart, Michigan. The role involves unloading, loading, and stacking finished goods, checking shipping information, and performing pre-load inspections. You must pass forklift tests, read and write English, and have basic mechanical skills.

Hours are 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays. The position offers competitive pay ($23.94/hour) and comprehensive benefits as part of Seneca

Qualifications

• Must pass forklift written and driving tests.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Basic reading and writing in English required.
• Some mechanical skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload, load, transfer, and stack finished goods and supplies to and from trucks.
• Interpret shipping orders or receiving reports to determine items to be loaded/unloaded.
• Complete pre-load inspections and prepare Bills of Lading (BOL).
• Ability to stack pallets up to 5 high and manage weight distribution.

Skills

Forklift test

Communication

Reading/Writing English

Mechanical skills

High school equivalent

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

2nd Shift Finished Goods Warehouse Forklift Operator

Category: Gray & Company

Location: Hart, MI, US, 49420

Custom Field 1: 4922

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!

Now Hiring: 2nd Shift Finished Goods Warehouse Forklift Operator

Location: Hart, Michigan

Department: Shipping

Position Type: Full-Time

Hours: 2pm-10:30pm Monday- Friday (Hours may vary, some Saturdays required)

Pay: $23.94

Feeding Families Starts with People Like You

At Seneca Foods, we do more than grow crops — we nourish families and strengthen communities with safe, nutritious, and affordable food. Our mission is simple but powerful: "To feed the world safe, nutritious, and affordable food. " We do it with a deep commitment to quality, people, and sustainability.

We're looking for a hands‑on, detail oriented, and safety minded individual to join our team as a 2nd Shift Finished Goods Warehouse Forklift Operator. If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment and being part of a company that makes a real difference, we want to hear from you.

Why Choose Seneca Foods?

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities for growth in a stable, essential industry.
• A company culture that values teamwork, respect, and responsibility.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Unload, load, transfer, and stack finished goods and supplies to and from trucks
• Interpret shipping order or receiving report to determine item(s) to be (un)loaded
• Complete pre-load inspection and BOL
• Ability to stack and unstack pallets of products in rows, and up to 5 high
• Check product for quality, accuracy, and proper shipping information
• Scan all ticket movement and maintain FIFO according to scanning system
• Daily inspection of forklift before operating; ensures batteries are charged and maintained
• Comply with proper weight distribution and load security on rail cars and trucks
• Able to operate both propane and battery counter-balance lift trucks as well as standup lift trucks
• Maintain good housekeeping in department and warehouses
• Other duties as assigned or required by Management

What You Bring to the Table

• Pass forklift written test and driving test
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to read and write English
• Some mechanical skills
• High School or equivalent preferred

The Work Environment

Exposure to wet/humid conditions and extreme heat/cold. Some high noise levels and moving mechanical parts. Exposure to brine, bleach, and cleaning chemicals.

Must wear proper PPE such as bump cap, eye and ear protection, gloves, to ensure your safety as well as protecting the quality of our products.

Strong communication skills are essential, as the role involves regular interaction with team members across departments.

You’ll Thrive Here If You...

• Take pride in keeping production running smoothly.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Are reliable, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented.
• Want to work for a company with deep roots and a meaningful mission.

Ready to Grow with Us?

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.