Job Description

Seneca Foods is one of the most highly integrated fruit and vegetable processing companies in the US. We manage many—and in some cases all—aspects of production. At Seneca, we produce seeds, harvest crops, manufacture our own containers and provide a wide range of nutritious fruit and vegetable products. Position Summary Clean and sanitize equipment and plant following company sanitation guidelines. Operate a forklift to move and replace items in area being cleaned. Operate steam/hot water system as well as chemical hoses ensuring proper ratio of chemicals to water. Must be able to meet the minimum requirements of a Processing employee, wear appropriate PPE and follow company safety policies and procedures. Essential Functions

• Handle and properly use cleaning chemicals and equipment
• Use proper Lock-out / Tag-out procedures
• Maintain and operate forklift safely at all times
• Complete daily forklift inspection
• Properly use steam / hot water system
• Properly use product and material-handling pumps
• Read and understand the English language
• Tote and barrel dumping
• Dipping cherries from totes
• Pumping processing and brine tanks
• Other tasks as assigned

Competencies and Certifications Required

• Internal GMP/HACCP/SQF Training
• Good communication skills
• Trained and knowledgeable in the use of PPE (personal protective equipment)
• Must pass respiratory fitness test
• OSHA Forklift license

Physical Demands of Job The employee must be able to perform the physical demands listed below to perform this specific job functions:

• Frequent standing and walking
• Occasional climbing, bending, stooping, and twisting
• Occasional lifting and/or pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds
• Occasional pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds

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

• Wet or humid conditions
• Extreme temperatures
• Exposure to brine (sulfur dioxide)
• Exposure to bleach (calcium chloride)
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals

Job Tags

Full time,

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