General- Brining Totes

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.

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Position Summary

WORKS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PREPARATION OF TOTES USED IN VARIOUS PLANT PROCESSES.

Essential Functions

• Clean totes and sanitize permaliners. [SWI-0002]
• Install poly liners and cardboard (as needed) in totes. [SWI-0002]
• Fill totes with brine. [SWI-0002]
• Seal totes as needed. [SWI-0002]
• Repair totes as needed. [SWI-0003]
• Adhere to the principles of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). [REF: GMP POLICY 30-01-00 ]
• Prepare the work area at the start and end of shift.
• Available to work rotating shifts (swing, graveyard), to include weekends and occasional overtime.
• Communicate with brining department to ensure the steady flow of brine.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Relieve other departments as required.

Competencies and Certifications Required

• Knowledge of all tote brining supplies and when/why they are used. [SWI-0002]
• Knowledge of all styles of totes and their appropriate fill levels. [SWI-0002]
• Basic understanding of the brine making process, pumping, and brine line setup. [SWI-0002]
• Good communication skills.

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• Trained and knowledgeable in the use of PPE (personal protective equipment). [IN GMP TRAINING]
• Must pass respiratory fitness test. [TBD-001]

• May be cross-trained to provide coverage in other departments.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands of Job

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  • Frequent standing and walking.
  • Frequent climbing, bending, stooping and twisting.
  • Frequent pushing and pulling - up to 100 lbs.
  • Occasional lifting or pulling - up to 100 lbs.
  • Ability to work under pressure, handle stress, and/or multi-task.
  
  
  
  

Work Environment

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

• Wet or humid conditions.
• Hot or cold temperatures.
• Exposure to brine (salt, sulfur dioxide, calcium chloride) fumes.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

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.