1st Shift Processing Operator-1

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen, Inc.; 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

Critical Illness, Accident & Hospital

Voluntary Life Insurance

Company-paid $25,000 Basic Life

Paid vacation

Holidays

401(k) with company match

Discretionary profit sharing

Training and mentorship

Job summary

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen, Inc. is seeking a 1st Shift Processing Operator to manage the cooking of potatoes and processing of cabbage in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

This full-time, non-exempt position reports to the Production Supervisor and requires adherence to HACCP, SQF, and SOP standards. The role demands reading and understanding English safety documents, lifting up to 50 pounds, and obtaining forklift/pallet jack licenses if possible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 1–3 months related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend English safety rules and procedures.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and operate basic production tools.
• Forklift and pallet jack license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow MGK HACCP, SQF, SOP, and SSOP programs.
• Always comply with all Food Safety procedures.
• Wear all required PPE.
• Set up, sanitize, wash down, and break down machinery per SOPs.
• Accurately follow procedures to peel, sort, and cook potatoes; process cabbage.

Skills

English literacy

Forklift license

PPE adherence

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

1st Shift Processing Operator-1

Ops-General Production-1st Shift S Full Time Manual Labor Albert Lea, MN, US

1 st Shift Processing Operator - 1

GREAT food starts with GREAT people!

Why Join Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen?

At Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen, we create delicious, high-quality prepared foods so people have more time to enjoy life.

We believe in doing meaningful work, continuously improving, and investing in our people. If you're looking for an opportunity to make an impact, and grow with a company that values its employees, we'd love to meet you.

Department: Operations
Reports To: Production Supervisor
Status: FT, Non-Exempt
Wage:$20.50
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Hours: 6:00 PM with a varying end time.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Competitive Pay
Be rewarded for your work and results.

• Free Employer Health Clinic
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident & Hospital Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance (employee, spouse and child(ren)
• Company-paid $25,000 Basic Life Insurance for eligible full-time employees

Time Off

• Paid vacation
• Holidays

Retirement

• 401(k) with company match
• Discretionary profit sharing
• Training and mentorship

About the Role

Processing Operator 1 will be responsible for the cooking process of potatoes and processing of cabbage as per standard operating procedures to ensure quality and safety standards.

What You'll Do

• Learn and follow all MGK HACCP, SQF, SOP, and SSOP programs.
• Always Comply with all Food Safety procedures.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Set up, sanitize, wash down, and break down machinery per standard operating procedures.
• Accurately and safely follow procedures to set-up, peel, sort, inspect, and cook potatoes.
• Accurately and safely follow procedures to set-up, inspect, and process cabbage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), 1-3 months of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend documentation in English including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Utilize calculators to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to obtain forklift and/or pallet jack license.
• Ability to lift and/or carry frequently up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English. Bilingual abilities are a plus but not required.

Who You'll Work With

You’ll be part of a collaborative operations team focused on producing safe, high-quality products. You'll report to the Production Supervisor and work closely with Team Leaders and cross-functional departments to keep production running efficiently.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

This role requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting (occasionally lifting of up to 50 pounds). Employees must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in production areas.

This position is based in a food manufacturing facility where employees may be exposed to wet or humid conditions, moving machinery, cleaning chemicals, airborne particles, varying temperatures, and moderate noise levels. PPE is required in all production areas.

Facility Allergens

Our facility processes products containing:

Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Soy, Fish, Crustacean shellfish, Tree nuts

• Receive a timely hiring decision—we move quickly for the right candidate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because they make our team stronger.

Pre-employment drug testing and background screening are required.