Agricultural Mechanic

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 2,000 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®, 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 Ag Mechanics to join our team. Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, paid time off and much more!  Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great!
 

Ag Mechanics complete repairs during the processing season to meet production goals. Overhaul and install plant equipment during non-production periods to be ready for the next scheduled production run.

Responsibilities:

• Repair and maintenance of peas and corn harvest equipment and related equipment
• Maintain cost control over equipment for budget purposes
• Maintenance in other areas of the facility when needed
• Responsible for maintaining an even, constant and sufficient flow of product of a quality that meets or exceeds company standards during harvest season
• Employee relations
• Ensure that GMP’s (General manufacturing Practices), safety rules and regulations are being followed and enforced
• Work in conjunction with Area Supervisors to maintain production and quality
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Two-year college degree and/ or equivalent mechanical/ repair experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good Mechanical repair and trouble shooting skills
• Willingness and ability to work in a team environment
• Strong communication skills

We strive to attract and maintain a workforce that enriches our team experience and supports our shared vision for the future. At Seneca, you'll be part of a team of highly qualified and dedicated individuals. We believe in making the world a healthier, happier place starting with our own employees. At Seneca, you'll feel good about what you do. In fact, many of our people have been with us for decades, helping advance our company.

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 ADA@senecafoods.com or call 315-926-8100.