1st Shift Forklift Operator

Seneca Foods is one of North America’s leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables, sourced from over 1,400 American farms. We hold the largest share of the retail private label, food service and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to more than 90 countries.

Now Hiring: 1st Shift Forklift Operator (Holiday Line)

Location: Hart, Michigan

Department: Holiday

Position Type: Full-Time

Hours: 5:00am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday, occasional Fridays

Pay: Forklift Operator 2 ($21.83) / Forklift Operator 1 ($23.28)

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for growth in a stable, essential industry
• Company culture that values teamwork, respect and responsibility

We offer a benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, short‑term and long‑term disability, paid time off and more.

• Scan and attach proper tote tickets to maintain inventory accuracy
• Move totes/pallets throughout the plant
• Weigh product and record weight on tickets
• Move, stack and unstack pallets or totes of product in rows, up to 5 high
• Ensure pallets are stacked and wrapped correctly
• Remove pallets of completed product to appropriate storage area
• Unload and fill out required paperwork on all incoming materials, ingredients and supplies
• Relieve other department drivers for breaks
• Operate forklift safely at all times, maintain forklift as required, and complete daily forklift checklist
• Change propane as needed

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years of forklift experience preferred (food processing a plus)
• Basic math and clear communication skills

Work is conducted indoors and outdoors. Exposure to wet/humid conditions, extreme heat or cold, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, fumes and nuisance dusts. Proper PPE such as Bump cap, eye and ear protection, gloves and seatbelts are required.

• 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

Apply now and start making a difference with Seneca Foods.

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 federally or state‑legally protected class. 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.

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