2nd Shift Labeler Operator

2nd Shift Labeler Operator Category: Gray & Company Date: Jan 13, 2026 Location: Hart, MI, US, 49420 Custom Field 1: 4386 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!

Payrate $18.10-$19.40 Position Summary Operate labeler, cap coder, and bar code reader in a safe, efficient manner ensuring product being manufactured adheres to our quality specification and customer expectations.

Responsible for setting up and adjusting equipment and lines from the pasteurizer to the drop pack as needed as well as accurately completing necessary documentation.

Essential Functions * Ensure machine is set up correctly for product being run; this will include assembling the machine, changing parts, cross slide set up, and adjusting rails as needed * Record accurate log data and downtime information; complete necessary paperwork * Ensure labels are accurate and are correct for product scheduled to run * Load and adjust label basket and label basket fingers * Operate glue pump; adjust speed and glue film thickness and pattern; monitor level and temperature * Monitor proper label application; ensure label is centered and meets specs * Inspect for broken jars, low fill weights, loose tops * Ensure cap coder and bar code reader are operating correctly * Read message display; troubleshoot and correct problems as needed * Unwind and rewind PLS labels; adjust tension * Remove any broken glass IMMEDIATELY; keep work area clean * Adjust line speed, vertical and horizontal alignments (spacers), gripper compression, wipedown station, and carriage travel and penetration * Disassemble and clean entire machine * Lubricate machine parts * Set up pressure sensitive applicators * Provide machine maintenance when applicable * Other duties as assigned Competencies and Certifications Required * Internal GMP/HACCP/BRC Training * Excellent communication skills * Complete work instruction/qualification sheet in allotted time frame 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 * Lifting 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 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 or call . Nearest Major Market: Grand Rapids