Micro Lab Tech

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®, 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!

Micro Lab Technician

Seneca Foods in Rochester, MN is currently seeking a Micro Lab 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! The starting wage for this position is $26.00 

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility: Sample collection and following aseptic techniques to ensure samples are collected, handled, and processed accurately
• Prepare sample for analysis by recording, weighing and blending
• Organizing samples for specific tests dependent of product code and customer requirements
• Prepare media for various test methods and record quality check information
• Responsible for proper disposal of hazards such as autoclaving
• Tracking samples after they have been received and accepted for analysis, maintaining the identity and integrity of the sample throughout the testing process
• Collecting samples and maintaining proper chain of custody
• Maintain proper housekeeping
• Maintain a safe working environment and takes precautions in preventing product and/or equipment damages and losses
• Calibrates and operates lab testing equipment
• Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process 
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

            Good communication skills.

            Basic computer and mathematical skills.

            Working knowledge of basic measuring devices and machines.

            Ability to work well with others.

Physical Requirments:

      Ability to lift 30 lbs or more, including up-stairs

     Standing for extended period of time

     Using hands for extended periods of time

     Walking throughout the lab and production environment 

     Bending and kneeling

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.