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1st Shift Shipping Foreman

Hart, MI, US, 49420, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jul 2026

About the role

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.

Now Hiring: 1st Shift Shipping Foreman

Location: Hart, Michigan

Department: Shipping

Position Type: Full-Time

Feeding Families Starts with People Like You

At Seneca Foods, we do more than grow crops — we nourish families and strengthen communities with safe, nutritious, and affordable food. Our mission is simple but powerful: "To feed the world safe, nutritious, and affordable food. " We do it with a deep commitment to quality, people, and sustainability.

We're looking for a hands-on, detail oriented, and safety minded individual to join our team as a Shipping Foreman. If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment and being part of a company that makes a real difference, we want to hear from you.

Why Choose Seneca Foods?

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

What You’ll Be Doing

Provide leadership and direction to assigned crew.
Accept responsibility for the work performed under your direction.
Ensure that assigned work is completed in a timely manner.
Ensure product being shipped is within acceptable levels of quality, costs, and efficiency.
Represent the company through words and actions.
Motivate employees to complete tasks while ensuring that the productivity and quality standards are met.
Promote a team environment and assist employees in reaching full potential.
Ensure employees receive proper training and instruction on assigned tasks.
Provide discipline as needed, including desired corrective action.
Ensure that employees follow proper safety procedures.

Provide weekly safety talks.
Daily forklift checks.

Ensure that work areas are free of hazards and that corrective action is taken.
Promptly report problems or concerns to Management.
Perform shipping tasks in GEM, SAP or Manhattan scheduling system.
Enforce proper procedures that align with the companies shipping policies.
Good communication with vendors/suppliers, carriers and any other company or non-company personnel.
Other tasks as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic math and clear communication skills.
Prior management experience preferred.

The Work Environment

Exposure to wet/humid conditions and extreme heat/cold. Some high noise levels and moving mechanical parts. Exposure to brine, bleach, and cleaning chemicals.
Must wear proper PPE such as bump cap, eye and ear protection, gloves, respirator to ensure your safety as well as protecting the quality of our products.
Strong communication skills are essential, as the role involves regular interaction with team members across departments.

You’ll Thrive Here If You...

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.

Ready to Grow with Us?

Apply now and start making a difference with Seneca Foods.

Visit: https://careers.senecafoods.com

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 reaso