Agriculture Mechanic

Seneca Foods Corporation; Minnesota; On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Seneca Foods Corporation in Montgomery, MN is seeking a full-time Agriculture Mechanic to repair and maintain harvest equipment and related machinery.

Starting wages range from $28.00 to $32.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to GMPs in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with accuracy for quality processes.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong mechanical repair and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of harvest equipment and related machinery.
• Perform maintenance in other areas as needed.
• Help maintain product flow and meet company standards during harvest.
• Uphold GMPs, safety rules, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Area Supervisors to support production and quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Mechanical repair

Troubleshooting

Education

Two-year degree or equivalent experience

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.
• 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.
• 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. 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.