Water Treatment/ Digestor 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.

Responsibilities:

• Repair and maintenance of related Digester/Water Treatment equipment.
• Day/night operations at the Digester and/or on Water Treatment
• Day/night operations on wastewater spray fields. (June-Nov)
• Day/night silage operations.
• Operating equipment as needed. (Tractors, Payloader, Excavators)
• Daily reports and assist in preparing annual reports.
• Maintain cost control over equipment for budget purposes.
• Ensure that GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), safety rules and regulations are being followed and enforced.
• Maintenance in other areas of the facility when needed.
• Employee relations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness and ability to work and function in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good mechanical repair and trouble-shooting skills.
• Two-year degree and/or equivalent experience working with Wastewater/Anaerobic Digesters preferred.
• Ability to get Special Boilers License, Type 4 and Type 5 Certificate.

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.