Sanitation - Hart Michigan

Company: Seneca Foods Corporation
Location: Hart, Michigan
Posted On: 04/18/2024

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 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. Position Summary
Clean and sanitize equipment and plant following company sanitation guidelines. Operate a forklift to move and replace items in area being cleaned. Operate steam/hot water system as well as chemical hoses ensuring proper ratio of chemicals to water. Must be able to meet the minimum requirements of a Processing employee, wear appropriate PPE and follow company safety policies and procedures. Essential Functions
Handle and properly use cleaning chemicals and equipment
Use proper Lock-out / Tag-out procedures
Maintain and operate forklift safely at all times
Complete daily forklift inspection
Properly use steam / hot water system
Properly use
product and material-handling pumps
Read and understand the English language
Tote and barrel dumping
Dipping cherries from totes
Pumping processing and brine tanks
Other tasks as assigned
Competencies and Certifications Required
Internal GMP/HACCP/SQF Training
Good communication skills
Trained and knowledgeable in the use of
PPE (personal protective equipment)
Must pass respiratory fitness test
OSHA Forklift license
Physical Demands of Job
The employee must be able to perform the physical demands listed below to perform this specific job functions:
Frequent standing and walking
Occasional climbing, bending, stooping, and twisting
Occasional lifting and/or pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds
Occasional pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds
Work Environment
The work environments listed here are representative of those that may be encountered by employee while performing the functions of this job:
Wet or humid conditions
Extreme temperatures
Exposure to brine (sulfur dioxide)
Exposure to bleach (calcium chloride)
Exposure to cleaning chemicals
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.Nearest Major Market: Grand Rapids More...

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