Dryer Packager - Fast-Paced Food Production & Quality

Post Holdings, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Wakefield is seeking a Dryer Packager responsible for proper packaging, sealing, labeling and stacking of finished product containers, while maintaining cleanliness and adhering to safety and GMP standards.

The role requires reading batch records, performing inspections, and supporting maintenance and QA to ensure product quality and process efficiency. Weekend/overtime may be required to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Advanced mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with operating dryers and related equipment.
• Strong understanding of OEE targets and production documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment cleanliness and sanitation in dryer areas.
• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly master sanitation schedules.
• Verify final weights of finished products.
• Ensure proper packaging, sealing, labeling, and stacking.
• Read batch records for solids and recon usage.
• Perform pre-operational inspections.
• Pull lab samples for production.
• Understand and meet OEE targets.
• Complete and verify all required documentation at the end of each shift.
• Run all three dryers and the SSL tote filling operation.
• Print and verify labels from Labelview.
• Communicate effectively during shift hand-offs.
• Follow SOPs and GMPs; ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Advanced mechanical troubleshooting

Dryer operation experience

OEE targets understanding

Fast-paced work adaptability

Safety/regulatory compliance

Education

Less than high school education

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. in Wakefield is seeking a Dryer Packager responsible for proper packaging, sealing, labeling and stacking of finished product containers, while maintaining cleanliness and adhering to safety and GMP standards.

The role requires reading batch records, performing inspections, and supporting maintenance and QA to ensure product quality and process efficiency. Weekend/overtime may be required to meet production goals.