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 - ! Seneca Foods in Princeville, IL is currently seeking a Waste Treatment Operator to join our team! Effectively work with plant staff regarding Environmental Compliance. The Waste Treatment Operator will monitor and help in day-to-day activities, delegate work to seasonal helpers, and report to the plant manager progress throughout the day, concerns and/or upcoming tasks that need to be performed at the irrigation fields. Also responsible for the upkeep of the seasonal Migrant camp.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for proper repair and maintenance of irrigation and related equipment, monitor pumps, tank, irrigation lines, and pivot systems Complete daily irrigation tasks in a timely and efficient manner Conduct safety audits, inspections, and training for employees Ensure compliance with environmental regulations Monitor run-off, lift stations and rainfall and report to supervisor Drive company vehicle from plant to irrigation site Take water samples as required Maintain cost controls over equipment for budget purposes Prepare the fields (mow, seed etc.) Collect data and prepare reports Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Willingness and ability to work in a team environment Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills Computer skills with knowledge of the Microsoft Office Package Valid driver's license Ability to read and write the English language Good written and oral communication skills Ability to make minor repairs to pumps and other equipment preferred Ability to operate tractors, mowers, aerators, and truck and small hand, power tools Illinois certified waste water operator preferred or ability to obtain certification High School Diploma or GED. Wage range based on skills, abilities, and experience from $35 to $40 per hour. 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.