Quality Assurance Technician

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.

Description:

Seneca Foods in Payette, Idaho is currently seeking a Quality Assurance Technician 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!

Job Overview:

As a Quality Assurance Technician at our company, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks and documentation related to the safety and quality of our products. The individual must have reliable attendance, ability to work independently, the ability to work neatly and demonstrate a strong attention to detail. You will perform data entry with speed and accuracy and must be proficient in Microsoft Office for completing daily tasks. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner, able to prioritize and complete tasks in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and varying work pace, all with limited supervision. Additionally, they should be self-motivated, trustworthy, and interested in long-term employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Tasks:

• Reviewing daily production records.
• Bean grading and sample gathering.
• Auditing and maintaining records for certain programs (Glass Register, Master Sanitation, etc.).
• Various tasks to include maintaining freezer charts, cleaning the lab, etc.

Communication and Reporting:

• Communicating issues and concerns with Payette Management.
• Correspond with corporate tech services concerning sample shipments and testing.

• Correspond with outside vendors on technical issues.
• Daily reporting on grading.

Adaptability and Collaboration:

• Willingness to work overtime and weekends when required.
• Strong attention to details.
• Demonstrated positive approach to job tasks, including excellent punctuality and attendance.
• Takes the initiative, proactively seeking opportunities to improve processes and to keep busy.
• Values accountability and strives for continual self-improvement.
• Undertake additional tasks as needed by Management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Proficiency:

• Forklift certification is a plus but not a requirement.
• Computer knowledge in Microsoft Office is preferred (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Excellent math skills for accurate calculations.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn:
  • GEM inventory management system.
  • Seam Scope, WeightMate, moisture analyzer programs
  • Must be able to pass the following courses: Better Process School, Seam Training, Thermal Process Training.

Decision-Making and Problem-Solving:

• Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions while adhering to company rules and regulations.

• Strong problem-solving skills, capable of working with limited supervision and standardization.
• Acute attention to details and accuracy.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Comfortable working both in a team environment and independently.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated and a team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to present themselves in a professional manner when interacting with other employees, vendors and contractors.

Adaptability and Work Ethic:

• Reliable attendance, dependability, and integrity.
• Strong organizational skills and cooperative attitude.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends when required.

• Commitment to safe behavior.
• Strong attention to details.
• Demonstrated positive approach to job tasks, including excellent punctuality and attendance.
• Takes the initiative, proactively seeking opportunities to improve processes and to keep busy.
• Values accountability and strives for continual self-improvement.

Work Schedule:

• Availability for a Monday – Friday shift from 7:00 am – 4:00 pm, with overtime as needed based on production and customer requirements.

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.