1st Shift Brine Station Operator

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Seneca Foods Corporation <strong>Position Summary<br><br></strong>This position will be charged with the operation of the brine mixing station. This will include: starting up and shutting down the brine making operation, ensuring sufficient raw materials are ordered and available, measuring and mixing ingredients according to specifications, understanding formulas in order to ensure proper specifications are met, troubleshooting and correcting problems, and completing documentation. Must be able to alter start/end time of shift based on production needs.<br><br><strong>Essential Functions<br><br></strong><ul><li>Oversee entire brine making operation, including start up and shut down.</li><li>Make brine according to formula, ensuring specification compliance, for both new batches of brine and boosting the concentrations of brine already in use.</li><li>Breaking down formulas to assure the proper ratio of ingredients is maintained.</li><li>Train and give direction to other employees working in area.</li><li>Accurately complete necessary paperwork (finished goods tally, downtime, etc.).</li><li>Troubleshoot and correct problems as they occur; notify maintenance if assistance is needed.</li><li>Safely connect and disconnect sulfur dioxide (SO2) cylinders to the system.</li><li>Transfer SO2 safely and without release to the atmosphere.</li><li>Operate a semi-automated computer controlled batch system.</li><li>Lift 50# bags of chemicals and safely add powders to batch system.</li><li>Use proper lock out procedures when necessary and ensuring all other safety protocol is followed.</li><li>Use proper sanitation procedures to clean line as needed.</li><li>Maintain and operate forklift safely at all times; complete daily forklift tests.</li><li>Load brine into tankers or totes as required.</li><li>Alter start times based on the needs of production.</li><li>Other duties as assigned<br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications & Certifications Required<br><br></strong><ul><li>Understand and use formulas</li><li>Ability to pass a respiratory fitness test</li><li>OSHA Forklift License</li><li>DHS Hazardous Chemical / Chemical of Interest Training including background check and DHS screening</li><li>Sulfur Dioxide Safety Training<br><br></li></ul><strong>Physical Demands of Job <br><br></strong>The employee must be able to perform the physical demands listed below to perform this specific job functions:<br><br><ul><li>Frequent standing and walking</li><li>Some climbing, bending, stooping, and twisting</li><li>Lifting and/or pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds</li><li>Must wear respiratory protection equipment when performing this work<br><br></li></ul><strong>Work Environment <br><br></strong>The Work Environments Listed Here Are Representative Of Those That May Be Encountered By Employee While Performing The Functions Of This Job<br><br><ul><li>Wet or humid conditions</li><li>Extreme temperatures</li><li>Exposure to sulfur dioxide(sulfur dioxide, pH of solution to 3.0) in both liquid (brine) and gas state.</li><li>Exposure to calcium hydroxide (lime).</li><li>Exposure to cleaning chemicals<br><br></li></ul>The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...