Agriculture Mechanic

senecafood; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Job summary

Seneca Foods is a leading provider of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located across the United States. We operate multiple brands and distribute to over 90 countries, offering a comprehensive benefits package.

We are seeking a full-time Agriculture Mechanic responsible for repair and maintenance of harvest equipment, maintaining production flow and adhering to GMPs and safety standards. Starting wage range is $28.00 to $32.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Must have good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness and ability to function in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good mechanical repair and troubleshooting skills.
• Two-year degree and/or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of peas and corn harvest equipment and related equipment.
• Maintain cost control over equipment for budget purposes.
• Maintenance in other areas of the facility when needed.
• Responsible for maintaining an even, constant, and sufficient flow of product of a quality that meets or exceeds company standards during harvest season.
• Employee relations.
• Ensure that GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), safety rules, and regulations are being followed and enforced.
• Work in conjunction with Area Supervisors to maintain production and quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Mechanical repair

Troubleshooting

Education

Two-year degree

Tools

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.

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!

Seneca Foods Corporation of Montgomery, MN, a food production and distribution center located approximately 35 miles southwest of the Twin Cities metro, currently has an opening for a full-time Agriculture Mechanic.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for repair and maintenance of peas and corn harvest equipment and related equipment.
• Maintain cost control over equipment for budget purposes.
• Maintenance in other areas of the facility when needed.
• Responsible for maintaining an even, constant, and sufficient flow of product of a quality that meets or exceeds company standards during harvest season.
• Employee relations.
• Ensure that GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), safety rules, and regulations are being followed and enforced.
• Work in conjunction with Area Supervisors to maintain production and quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness and ability to function in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good mechanical repair and trouble-shooting skills.
• Two-year degree and/or equivalent experience preferred.

Starting wage range based on skills, abilities and experience from $28.00 to $32.00 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.