Quality Control Checker

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!

Position Summary

WORKS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL FRUIT RECEIVED DURING HARVEST AND/OR SORTED PRODUCT IS ACCURATELY GRADED AND LABELED PRIOR TO WAREHOUSING.

Essential Functions

• Grade product in accordance with specifications - both brine and fresh.
• Prepare the workspace at the beginning of the shift and clean up at the end of the shift.
• Calibrate grading scales.
• Place totes on HOLD if product is out of specification.
• Log totes placed on HOLD.
• Notify the supervisor when product is out of specification.
• Keep equipment and work area clean.
• Grade and test incoming fruit during harvest.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Required

• Able to perform calculations necessary for determining grades.
• Able to understand grade sheets and fill them out accurately and legibly.
• Internal GMP Training.
• Trained and knowledgeable in the use of PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Must pass respiratory fitness test.

• May be cross-trained to provide coverage in other departments.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Able to read and write.
• High school diploma or GED or able to do basic math operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• 1 year QC experience is preferred.
• Basic PC skills are required.
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish, both oral and written, are preferred.
• Must be available to work rotating shifts including weekends and overtime during Harvest.

Physical Demands of Job

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

• Regular use of hands to feel or handle; regular reaching with hands and arms
• Occasional lifting and/or pushing/pulling up to 30 pounds
• Frequent standing and walking
• Occasional climbing, bending, stooping, and twisting
• Ability to work under time pressure, handle stress and/or multi-task
• Tolerate strong odors

Work Environment

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

• Wet or humid conditions.
• Extreme temperatures.
• Exposure to brine (salt, sulfur dioxide, calcium chloride) fumes.

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 ADA@senecafoods.com or call 585-495-4100.