3rd Shift Sanitation

Seneca Foods Corporation; Hart (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Foods Corporation in Hart, Michigan, is hiring for a 3rd Shift Sanitation role in the Sanitation department. This full-time position runs 9:30pm-6am, Monday-Friday with occasional overtime as needed, and pays $21.83 per hour.

The role involves handling cleaning chemicals, adhering to lock-out/tag-out, operating a forklift safely, and maintaining GMP/HACCP/BRC training. You will perform daily forklift inspections, operate steam/hot water systems, manage material pumps, and support

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years forklift experience preferred.
• Basic math and clear communication skills.
• Must pass respiratory fitness test.

Responsibilities

• Handle and properly use cleaning chemicals and equipment
• Use proper Lock-out / Tag-out procedures
• Maintain and operate forklift safely at all times
• Complete daily forklift inspection
• Properly use steam / hot water system
• Properly use product and material‑handling pumps
• Read and understand the English language
• Tote and barrel dumping
• Dipping cherries from totes
• Pumping processing and brine tanks
• Other tasks as assigned
• Internal GMP/HACCP/BRC Training
• Good communication skills
• Trained and knowledgeable in the use of PPE (personal protective equipment)
• Must pass respiratory fitness test
• OSHA Forklift license

Skills

Forklift operation

Clear communication

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

OSHA forklift license

Job description

Seneca Foods Corporation

Now Hiring: 3rd Shift Sanitation

Location: Hart, Michigan

Department: Sanitation

Position Type: Full-Time

Hours: 9:30pm-6am Monday-Friday, occasional overtime as needed

Pay: Sanitation $21.83

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 Sanitation Employee. 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

• Handle and properly use cleaning chemicals and equipment
• Use proper Lock-out / Tag-out procedures
• Maintain and operate forklift safely at all times
• Complete daily forklift inspection
• Properly use steam / hot water system
• Properly use product and material‑handling pumps
• Read and understand the English language
• Tote and barrel dumping
• Dipping cherries from totes
• Pumping processing and brine tanks
• Other tasks as assigned
• Internal GMP/HACCP/BRC Training
• Good communication skills
• Trained and knowledgeable in the use of PPE (personal protective equipment)
• Must pass respiratory fitness test
• OSHA Forklift license

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

Sanitation Employees 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.