3rd Shift Sanitation

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

Job summary

Seneca Foods Corporation, a major North American producer of canned fruits and vegetables, seeks a 3rd Shift Sanitation employee in Hart, Michigan. This full-time role runs 9:30pm–6am, Monday–Friday with occasional overtime, requiring forklift experience and strict adherence to safety protocols.

You will perform sanitation tasks across the production line, operate forklifts, and follow GMP/HACCP training. Competitive pay and benefits accompany stable industry employment in a company with deep

Qualifications

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

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.
• Read and understand the English language.
• Tote and barrel dumping.
• Dipping cherries from totes.
• Pumping processing and brine tanks.
• 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 experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

OSHA forklift license

GMP/HACCP training

Job description

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 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.

Shift

3rd Shift Sanitation

Category

Gray & Company

Date Posted

Sep 22, 2026

Custom Field 1

4793

Location

Hart, MI, US, 49420

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.