Agricultural Equipment Mechanic

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 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.

 

 

Agricultural Mechanic  

 

Seneca Foods in Gillett, WI is currently seeking an Agricultural Mechanic to join our team due to promoting within the company.  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!

 

The Agricultural Mechanic will have the ability to operate, troubleshoot, maintain and repair a variety of Agriculture equipment.  They will also supervise assigned seasonal employees during seasonal harvest operations as well as overhaul and rebuild equipment during the non-processing season. 

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Repair and maintenance of green bean harvest equipment and related equipment
• Maintain cost control over equipment for budget purposes
• Maintenance in other areas of the facility when needed
• Responsible for maintaining an even, constant and sufficient flow of product of a quality that meets or exceeds company standards during harvest season
• Employee relations
• Ensure that GMP’s (General manufacturing Practices), safety rules and regulations are being followed and enforced
• Work in conjunction with Area Supervisors to maintain production and quality
• Other duties as assigned

 

 Qualifications:

 

• Mechanical/ repair experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good Mechanical repair and trouble shooting skills
• Willingness and ability to work in a team environment
• Strong communication skills
• CDL and Pesticide License desired, but willing to train

 

 

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 operatio