Packaging Machine Operator 1

Seneca Foods Corporation; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Seneca Foods Corporation in Yuma, AZ, is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator (PMO) to safely and efficiently run form fill baggers, case packers, and related equipment.

You will monitor production, perform basic maintenance, follow safety rules, and help maximize yields while working with the team to meet schedules. A high school diploma and basic math are preferred; flexibility for shifts is required.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of baggers and scales (Ilapak, Pacmac, Ishida).
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem solving.
• Team oriented and flexible to shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment (form fill baggers, case packers, printers, etc.).
• Monitor machine performance and product quality; report defects.
• Disassemble/assemble machinery as required.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety compliance.
• Assist in troubleshooting and achieving production goals.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Basic math

Good communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Baggers & scales knowledge

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!

A Packaging Machine Operator (PMO) is primarily responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various packaging machinery (form fill baggers, case packer, cartons formers, printers, etc.)

Responsiblities:

• Efficiently operate various packaging equipment by carrying out machine, product quality, line performance
• Perform machine assembly and disassembly as required.
• Utilize Redzone as prescribed by the Redzone Administrator that includes but not limited to:
  • Monitor performance.
  • Report all material defects.
  • Effectively perform all scheduled inspections
• Maximize product and packaging material yields meeting standards.
• Maintain good housekeeping in assigned areas.
• Assist in trouble shooting their equipment.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable SOP's.
• Perform other duties, jobs or tasks assigned at any area by management to maximize production performance and reduce costs.

Requirements:

• General knowledge of baggers and scales, preferable: Ilapak, Pacmac, Ishida.
• Work in a fast pace high volume environment adaptable to changing priorities to meet schedule demands.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude.
• Work in a team environment to achieve performance goals.
• Must be flexible to work different shifts as needed.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Have good oral and written communication skills.
• Sustain a positive mental attitude and support company directives.
• High Scool Diploma or equivalent preferred.

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.