Youth Apprentice

Seneca Fruit; Glencoe (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Foods in Glencoe, MN is seeking a Youth Apprentice to learn across production, distribution and agriculture areas. You will work under mentors on routine PMs, start-up/shutdown procedures and daily operations in canning, labeling and agriculture departments.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and hands-on learning with experienced mentors to build practical skills in vegetable processing and distribution.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production setting is helpful.
• Willingness to work with mentors in multiple departments.
• Able to follow GMP/safety rules and OSHA youth standards.

Responsibilities

• Work under mentors in Production, Distribution, and Agriculture.
• Assist startup/shutdown procedures in the engine room.
• Perform daily PMs in canning and distribution areas.
• Support maintenance and operation of equipment in agriculture.
• Follow safety rules and maintain records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Cross-department work

16+ years old

Maintenance interest

Job description

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.

Youth Apprentice

Category: Seneca Foods

Seneca Foods

Date: Aug 14, 2026

Aug 14, 2026

Location: Glencoe, MN, US, 55336

Glencoe, MN, US, 55336

Custom Field 1: 4299

4299

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 in Glencoe, MN is currently seeking a Youth Apprentice to join our team. To gain knowledge in the vegetable processing and distribution field. To help with basic PM's throughout the production and distribution areas under the guidance of multiple mentors. Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great!

Responsibilities

• Work under mentor(s) in various areas within the Production, Distribution, and Agriculture departments
• Engine room: startup and shutdown procedures
• Canning room: daily PM's and record keeping associated with canning vegetables
• Corn building: daily operations including PM of cutter and vision equipment
• Distribution: daily operations of label line
• Agriculture: daily operation & maintenance of agriculture and related equipment.
• Employee relations
• Follow all appropriate GMP/safety rules and regulations
• Follow all youth safety standards as defined by OSHA and the State of MN
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness and ability to function in a team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Flexibility, organization, and time management skills
• 16+ years of age
• Interest in maintenance/mechanical work in a production setting; some mechanical experience is preferred

Starting wage range based on skills, abilities, and experience at $18.54 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.

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 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.