Forklift Driver/General Labor

Seneca Foods Corporation; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of packaged fruits and vegetables in a dynamic role that involves operating forklifts, managing inventory, and ensuring product quality. This essential position supports the efficient operation of the facility while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards. With a commitment to employee well-being and a comprehensive benefits package, this is an excellent opportunity to grow within a respected company. If you're ready to contribute to a team that values hard work and dedication, we invite you to apply and help us deliver farm-fresh goodness to customers across the globe.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Qualifications

• Must be trained in PPE use and pass respiratory fitness test.
• Frequent physical activity including lifting and operating machinery.

Responsibilities

• Scan and manage inventory tickets for accuracy.
• Operate forklift and maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Conduct quality checks and document findings.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Inventory Management

Housekeeping

PPE Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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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! Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great! Come join the Seneca Foods team – Apply now!

Reports To: Plant Manager

Position Summary

Scan tickets and properly complete paperwork. Stack and un-stack totes and pallets; move totes and pallets throughout the facility; dump product from totes into hoppers or tanks; weigh and tag product coming off the line; housekeeping and keeping work area neat and organized; conducting daily forklift checks; wash, line, and/or repair totes to ready for use; and operate lines as needed; misc. lab work.

Essential Functions

• Scan tote and pallet tickets to help maintain inventory accuracy
• Attach proper tote and pallet tickets to maintain inventory accuracy
• Dump product into hopper; keep line running efficiently
• Weigh product and record weight on tickets
• Stack and un-stack totes and pallets
• Maintain forklift as required
• Operate forklift safely at all times
• Complete daily forklift check list
• Change propane as needed
• Conduct brine quality checks and maintain documentation
• General housekeeping of facility
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies and Certifications Required

• Trained and knowledgeable in the use of PPE (personal protective equipment)
• Must pass respiratory fitness test

Physical Demands of Job

The employee must be able to perform the physical demands listed below to perform this specific job functions:

• Frequent standing and walking
• Frequent sitting while operating forklift
• Occasional climbing, bending, stooping, and twisting
• Occasional lifting and/or pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds

The work environments listed here are representative of those that may be encountered by employee while performing the functions of this job:

• Wet or humid conditions
• Extreme temperatures
• Exposure to brine (sulfur dioxide, pH of solution to 3.0)

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

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.