Dryer Packager - Second Shift

Michael Food; Saint Johns Trailer Court (NE); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. Wakefield facility is seeking a Dryer Packager responsible for proper packaging, sealing, labeling and stacking of finished product containers, plus maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of dryer areas.

You will follow safety rules, GMPs, read batch records, perform pre-operational inspections, operate dryers (HPP, airflow, burner controls), monitor OEE targets, and support shift handoffs. Weekend/holiday/overtime may be required; regulatory compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and ability to diagnose issues quickly.
• Experience with operating dryers and related production equipment.
• Understanding of OEE targets and production documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dryer areas and surrounding spaces.
• Verify packaging, sealing, labeling, and stacking of finished products.
• Read batch records and perform pre-operational inspections.
• Operate dryers (HPP, airflow, burner controls) and run SSL tote filling.
• Monitor quality, perform hourly weight checks, and address deficiencies.
• Follow SOPs, GMPs, and safety rules; support shift handoffs.
• Trainee and troubleshoot with maintenance as needed; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Dryer operation

OEE targets

Fast-paced multitasking

Safety & compliance

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Business Unit Description

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Location Description

Wakefield is one of the largest production facilities within Michael Foods. We serve as a flex plant and are able to produce everything from a whole pasteurized egg to liquid, dried, hardboiled and curds.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Dryer Packager position is responsible proper packaging, sealing, labeling and stacking of finished product containers as well as for overall cleanliness and sanitation of dryer areas. This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain overall equipment cleanliness and sanitation of dryer areas.
• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly master sanitation schedules.
• Verify final weights of finished products.
• Ensure proper packaging, sealing, labeling, and stacking of finished products.
• Read and comprehend batch records for solids and recon used and batch sequencing.
• Prepare and perform pre-operational inspections.
• Pull lab samples for production.
• Understand and meet the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) targets.
• Complete and verify all required documentation at the end of each shift.
• Perform hourly case weight checks and take corrective actions as needed.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and collaborate with maintenance personnel.
• Follow start-up and shutdown procedures.
• Operate dryers, including HPP, airflow, and burner controls.
• Monitor packaging crew for quality and address any deficiencies.
• Read and follow POs and SAP report procedures.
• Operate a moisture analyzer and perform metal detector checks.
• Inspect sifter overflow and report issues.
• 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 adhere to safe work practices and GMPs.
• Report any conditions that may affect food safety, quality, or personnel safety.
• Work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Ensure regulatory compliance at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:

No prior education or experience required.

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.

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EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:No prior education or experience required.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.#firstinfood