1st Shift Food Production Machine Operator

MRS GERRYS KITCHEN LLC; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employer Health Clinic

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen, LLC in Albert Lea, MN is hiring a 1st Shift Machine Operator 1 to operate and maintain equipment on the South side of the plant and ensure products meet quality and safety standards.

The role is on-site, with a 6:00 AM start and a Monday–Friday schedule. Wage starts at $20.50 per hour, and candidates must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and obtain forklift/pallet jack certification as needed. Join an operations team focused on safe, high-quality production.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals in English.
• Ability to perform basic calculations using calculators for units of measure (whole numbers, fractions, decimals).
• Must be able to obtain forklift and/or pallet jack license and lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow MGK HACCP, SQF, SOP, and SSOP programs.
• Comply with all Food Safety procedures and wear PPE.
• Set up, sanitize, wash down and break down machinery per SOPs.
• Ensure correct product labeling and weight per specification.
• Box and palletize products and assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading English

Math calculations

Forklift license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen, LLC in Albert Lea, MN is hiring a 1st Shift Machine Operator 1 to operate and maintain equipment on the South side of the plant and ensure products meet quality and safety standards.

The role is on-site, with a 6:00 AM start and a Monday–Friday schedule. Wage starts at $20.50 per hour, and candidates must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and obtain forklift/pallet jack certification as needed. Join an operations team focused on safe, high-quality production.