Compressor Room Mechanic

Seneca Foods Corporation; Glencoe (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Foods Corporation is seeking a Compressor Room Mechanic at the Glencoe facility. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining freezing/refrigeration equipment, regulating product flow, and training seasonal staff as needed. The role emphasizes GMP compliance, safety, and thorough record-keeping.

Starting wage ranges from $30.00 to $34.00 per hour; willingness to participate in night refrigeration classes and join the emergency response team is expected.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong mechanical repair and troubleshooting abilities.
• Willingness to attend night classes in refrigeration.
• Join the emergency response team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe operation of all freezing/refrigeration equipment.
• Regulate product flow to maximize freezer output and quality.
• Repair and maintenance of freezing equipment and cold storage.
• Operate tunnels, freezers, and perform water testing as needed.
• Ensure GMPs and safety regulations are followed.
• Maintain accurate records and follow up on issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Mechanical repair

Night refrigeration classes

Emergency response

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®, 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's Glencoe, MN facility, is currently seeking Compressor Room Mechanic to join our team. In Glencoe, we do it all! We have a full time Labeling department, Frozen Corn on the Cob Packaging department, Field Reps to meet with local growers, and many Mechanics who make it possible to run a successful production! The Glencoe facility focuses on primarily Canning and Freezing, Peas, Lima Beans, Sweet Corn and Carrots. Our Peak Production season typically starts mid-June and wraps up mid-November.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining safe operation of all freezers and refrigeration equipment
• Regulating product flow to maximize freezer output and insure product quality
• Repair and maintenance of all freezing related equipment, operating cold storage buildings, and perform maintenance in other areas of the plant as needed.
• Tunnel Operator duties include operating freezers and compressors, performing water testing, cleaning freezers and removing ice
• Ensures that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and safety rules/ regulations are being followed and enforced
• Accurate and timely record keeping; including preparation and follow-up on issues in a timely manner
• Employee relations/ supervision and training of seasonal staff in work area
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must have good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness and ability to work and function in a team environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Good mechanical repair and trouble shooting skills
• Willingness and ability to work and function in a team environment
• Must be willing to attend night classes in refrigeration
• Will be expected to join the emergency response team

Starting wage range based on skills, abilities, and experience from $30.00 to $34.00 per hour.

We strive to attract and maintain a workforce that enriches our team experience and supports our shared vision for the future. At Seneca, you'll be part of a team of highly qualified and dedicated individuals. We believe in making the world a healthier, happier place starting with our own employees. At Seneca, you'll feel good about what you do. In fact, many of our people have been with us for decades, helping advance our company.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Hutchinson

Nearest Secondary Market: Glencoe