Youth Apprentice

Seneca Foods Corporation; Glencoe (IL); On-site; USD 21,071 - 30,010; Part time

Job summary

Seneca Foods Corporation in Glencoe, IL is seeking a Youth Apprentice to assist in various departments including Production and Distribution. The apprenticeship will provide hands-on experience under the guidance of mentors.

Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to learn. The position offers a starting wage of $18.54 per hour and the opportunity to gain insights into vegetable processing and distribution.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Interest in maintenance/mechanical work in a production setting.
• Some mechanical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work under mentor(s) in Production, Distribution, and Agriculture departments.
• Assist with startup and shutdown procedures in the engine room.
• Handle daily PMs and record keeping in the canning room.
• Participate in daily operations of the label line.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

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.

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

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.

If any of this sounds interesting to you and you want to learn more, apply today!

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