Forklift Operator

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 PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR TO SUPPLY CLEAN BRINE TOTES FOR ALL PLANT NEEDS.

Essential Functions

• Set down totes in a safe and organized manner in the tote brining area.
• Move brined totes to the appropriate scale.
• Weigh brine totes to their correct weight.
• Repair totes when needed and separate usable from non-repairable totes.
• Work with the Brining Dept. to ensure a steady supply of brine.
• Test weigh scales and fill out associated paperwork.
• Stack and un-stack totes.
• Relieve other department drivers as required.
• Complete daily forklift checklist.
• Refuel forklift with propane.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Help deploying bags, wash totes, or general labor as needed.
• Operate forklift safely at all times.
• Adhere to the principles of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Prepare the work area at the start and finish of each shift.
• Able to read and write.
• Available to work rotating shifts (swing, graveyard), to include weekends and occasional overtime.

Competencies and Certifications Required

• Able to understand different brine formulations and fill levels and where to use them.
• Good communication skills.
• Trained and knowledgeable in the use of PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Must pass respiratory fitness test.
• OSHA forklift licensed.
• Trained in the use of scanning guns.

Physical Demands of Job

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  • Frequent standing and walking.
  • Frequent climbing, bending, stooping and twisting.
  • Occasional lifting or pulling - up to 75 lbs.
  • Ability to work under pressure, handle stress, and/or multi-task.
  
  
  
  

Work Environment

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

• Wet or humid conditions.
• Hot or cold 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.