2nd Shift Forklift Driver

Seneca Foods Corporation; Hart (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Stable industry

Job summary

Seneca Foods Corporation in Hart, Michigan is seeking a hands-on Forklift Operator for the 2nd shift on the Processing line. This full-time role starts at 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, with wages listed for Operator 1 and Operator 2.

You will handle tote tickets, move pallets, weigh products, and maintain accurate inventory while ensuring safety and quality across the plant.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of forklift experience preferred (Food Processing a plus).
• Basic math and clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Scan and attach proper tote tickets to help maintain inventory accuracy
• Move totes / pallets throughout the plant.
• Weigh product and record weight on tickets
• Ability to move, stack, and unstack pallets or totes of product in rows, and up to 5 high
• Ensure pallets are stacked and wrapped correctly
• Remove pallets of completed product to appropriate area for storage
• Unloads and fills out required paperwork on all incoming materials, ingredients, and supplies.
• Relieve other department drivers for breaks
• Operate forklift safely at all times, maintain forklift as required, and complete daily forklift checklist
• Change propane as needed

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety minded

Basic math

Clear communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Seneca Foods Corporation

Now Hiring: 2nd Shift Forklift Operator/Processing Line

Location: Hart, Michigan

Department: Processing

Position Type: Full-Time

Hours: Starting at 3:30pm Monday-Friday

Pay: Forklift Operator 2 ($21.83)

Forklift Operator 1 ($23.28)

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 Certified 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

• Scan and attach proper tote tickets to help maintain inventory accuracy
• Move totes / pallets throughout the plant.
• Weigh product and record weight on tickets
• Ability to move, stack, and unstack pallets or totes of product in rows, and up to 5 high
• Ensure pallets are stacked and wrapped correctly
• Remove pallets of completed product to appropriate area for storage
• Unloads and fills out required paperwork on all incoming materials, ingredients, and supplies.
• Relieve other department drivers for breaks
• Operate forklift safely at all times, maintain forklift as required, and complete daily forklift checklist
• Change propane as needed

What You Bring To The Table

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1–2 years of forklift experience preferred (Food Processing a plus).
• Basic math and clear communication skills.

The Work Environment

Forklift Operators work in indoor and outdoor environments. Exposure to wet/humid conditions and extreme heat/cold. Some high noise levels and moving mechanical parts. Exposure to fumes and nuisance dusts.

Must wear proper PPE such as bump cap, eye and ear protection, gloves, seatbelts 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.