Entry-Level Material Loader - Food Processing, Weekend/OT

Michael Foods, Inc.; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. is seeking an entry-level production associate at the Lansing, IL plant. The role involves breaking down pallets, loading conveyors, and ensuring safe, efficient production in a HACCP-compliant environment.

Responsibilities include quality checks, machine operation support, proper material handling, and adherence to safety and GMP guidelines. Weekend, holiday, and overtime work may be required.

Qualifications

• No prior experience or training required.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving one concrete variable in standardized situations.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to safely lift 35 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to stand on hard surface for most of shift.
• Able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed

Responsibilities

• Check product quality (dirty, broken, etc.)
• Keep machines running efficiently
• Make sure material is kept separated, neat and stored properly and labeled.
• Follow all HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) guidelines
• Perform repetitive motion with hands while disassembling/assembling pallets and loading materials onto conveyor.
• Move palletized material using manual pallet jack.
• Watch, correct and report safety issues.
• Communicate issues to production management and maintenance.
• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adhere to quality work practices, follow GMP's, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow oral/written instructions

Stand for long shifts

Lift 35 lbs

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. is seeking an entry-level production associate at the Lansing, IL plant. The role involves breaking down pallets, loading conveyors, and ensuring safe, efficient production in a HACCP-compliant environment.

Responsibilities include quality checks, machine operation support, proper material handling, and adherence to safety and GMP guidelines. Weekend, holiday, and overtime work may be required.