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Michigan State Job Bank Forklift Operator in Hart, Michigan
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Forklift Operator
Category: Gray & Company
Date: Mar 11, 2025
Location: Hart, MI, US, 49420
Custom Field 1: 3707
Description: 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.
Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off and more! Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great! Come join the Seneca Foods team - Apply now!
Position Summary Scan tickets and properly complete paperwork. Stack and un-stack totes; move totes throughout the plant; dump product from totes into hoppers or tanks; weigh and tag product coming off the line; housekeeping and keeping work area neat and organized; conducting daily forklift checks; wash, line, and/or repair totes to ready for use; and operate lines as needed (including halver, elliot pitter, x-ray, etc.).
Essential Functions Scan tote tickets to help maintain inventory accuracy Attach proper tote tickets to maintain inventory accuracy Weigh product and record weight on tickets Stack and un-stack totes Relieve other department drivers for breaks Maintain forklift as required Operate forklift safely at all times Complete daily forklift check list Change propane as needed Other duties as assigned
Competencies and Certifications Required 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, pH of solution to 3.0) Exposure to bleach (chlorine dioxide, chlorine, pH of solution to 3.0)
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.
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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 physica