2nd Shift Filler Operator
Hart, MI, US, 49420
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!
Now Hiring: 2nd Shift Filler Operator/Packaging Line
Location: Hart, Michigan
Department: Packaging
Position Type: Full-Time
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10-12 hr shifts (may vary) , Occasional Fridays
Pay: $21.83, once qualified $23.94
Feeding Families Starts with People Like You
At Seneca Foods, we do more than grow crops — we nourish families and strengthen communities with safe, nutritious, and affordable food. Our mission is simple but powerful: "To feed the world safe, nutritious, and affordable food. " We do it with a deep commitment to quality, people, and sustainability.
We're looking for a hands-on, detail oriented, and safety minded individual to join our team as a Filler Operator. If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment and being part of a company that makes a real difference, we want to hear from you.
Why Choose Seneca Foods?
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
- Opportunities for growth in a stable, essential industry.
- A company culture that values teamwork, respect, and responsibility.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Ensure machine is set up correctly for product being run
- Ensure fruit level in filler is maintained; maintain an adequate amount of syrup in drum to provide a cushion
- Set up scale (tare); ensure proper weight / cherry count in jars through visual computer display screen (trend data); accurately complete required paperwork
- Ensure proper syrup level in each jar
- Listen for unusual sounds (glass breaking, abnormal machine sounds, etc.)
- Adjust air flow as needed
- Adjust filler drum and jar shaker speed
- Continuously watch for broken, chipped, or cracked glass and stop line IMMEDIATELY if found until determination
- Pull off defective glass (bubbles, bb’s, etc.) and save for Quality Control
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- Perform a “dump” as required: remove pin, pull covers, remove plug; clean filler out completely, ensuring all fruit and syrup is removed; work with Line Attendant to reassemble filler; resume operation
- Adjust rails, rope belt speed, and air nozzle as needed
- Other duties as assigned
What You Bring to the Table
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic math and clear communication skills.
The Work Environment
Exposure to wet/humid conditions and extreme heat/cold. Some high noise levels and moving mechanical parts.
Must wear proper PPE such as bump cap, eye and ear protection, gloves, to ensure your safety as well as protecting the quality of our products.
Strong communication skills are essential, as the role involves regular interaction with team members across departments.
You’ll Thrive Here If You...
- Take pride in keeping production running smoothly.
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
- Are reliable, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented.
- Want to work for a company with deep roots and a meaningful mission.
Ready to Grow with Us?
Apply now and start making a difference with Seneca Foods.
Visit: https://careers.senecafoods.com
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.
Nearest Major Market: Grand Rapids