Facility Operator

Seneca Fruit; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; 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 in Janesville, WI is seeking a Facility Operator to join our team. Responsibilities include operating pouch line equipment, forklift operation, and sanitation of equipment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail and teamwork in a fast-paced production environment. Qualified candidates will demonstrate strong accuracy, effective communication with management and quality teams, and the ability to handle documentation related to daily operations.

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to effectively communicate with management, the quality department, and fellow employees.
• Ability to understand proper documentation and handling of paperwork involved with departmental operations.
• Must be able to demonstrate sustained attention to detail when working with processing specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic setup/operations of pouch line equipment and operate a forklift.
• Perform sanitation for pouch line equipment.
• Support sanitation of all facility equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

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.

Facility Operator

Location: Janesville, WI, US 53546

Date: Oct 22, 2026

Seneca Foods in Janesville, WI is currently seeking a Facility Operator to join our team.

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!

Responsibilities

• Perform basic set-up/operations of pouch line equipment.
• Operate a forklift
• Perform sanitation for pouch line equipment.
• Support in sanitation of all facility equipment.
• Other duties as required or assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Ablility to effectively communicate with management, the quality department, and fellow employees.
• Ability to effectively understand proper documentation and handling of paperwork involved with departmental operations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness and ability to work and function in a team environment
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Must have ability to operate a forklift and pass the required forklift training.
• Must be able to demonstrate sustained attention to detail when working with processing specifications.

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.