Quality Control 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.

Quality Control Technician

Seneca Foods in Rochester, MN is currently seeking a Quality Control 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!

Responsibilities:

• Every 30 minutes check for the following (net weights, percentages, proper coding, and metal detectors)
• Ensure that the proper product is being used Read sketches and blueprints to determine layout of assigned work
• Work closely with the QC supervisor and shift supervisor in recording proper paperwork and to prepare broker samples
• Monitor equipment operation making any necessary adjustments
• Ensure that GMP's (General manufacturing Practices) and regulations are being followed and enforced
• Other duties as assigned

 Qualifications:

• Requires the ability to bend, lift, carry, push and pull varying weights up to 50 lbs sometimes in an awkward position.
• Requires the ability to stand, walk, get along with other employees, to follow directions, and to work under stress with good attendance. Ability to function without direct supervision.
• The employee is expected to complete all job assignments in accordance with established procedures to meet quality, production and safety goals.
• Must be able read and write English legibly, have a simple math aptitude and keep accurate records.
• Must follow all safety rules and regulations. Wear appropriate clothing and equipment. Follow all good manufacturing practice guidelines, and keep work area clean.
• The ability to functions in temperatures from -5 to +60 F.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

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.