Machine Operator - 1st shift

Michael Foods; Gaylord (MN); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 64,472,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Gaylord, Minnesota is seeking a production team member to support the egg processing operations. You will assist with setup, quality checks, sanitation, and adherence to food safety standards in a fast-paced plant environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and 1–3 months of related experience or training. Pay ranges from $19.00 to $22.50 per hour and opportunities for growth within the company are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clean equipment prior to scheduled start times to ensure on time startups.
• Perform quality checks on product and record information.
• Keep floors, walls and conveyors free of egg and water to control bacterial threats and safety hazards.
• Dispose of inedible cooked/liquid egg according to USDA and company guidelines.
• Monitor spiral freezer operations for ice buildup and adjust operations to maximize quality and production run length.
• Perform sanitation duties as required to restore production flow.
• Start CIP process where applicable and verify cleaning effectiveness.
• Dismantle equipment, pre-rinse, scrub, and prepare parts for QA/USDA inspection.
• Collect and empty trash to keep plant clean and free of bacteria.
• Adhere to GMPs and safety policies; report unsafe conditions to management.
• Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of MFI products.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Business Unit Overview

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

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Gaylord, Minnesota is Minnesota's Healthy Heartland! Gaylord is located in south central Minnesota about an hour west of the Twin Cities and 35 minutes from Mankato, Hutchinson, and New Ulm. As the County Seat, Gaylord is the "Hub of Sibley County." Our location produces liquid egg, hardcook egg, and precooked egg such as scrambled, patties and omelets.

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Gaylord, Minnesota is Minnesota's Healthy Heartland! Gaylord is located in south central Minnesota about an hour west of the Twin Cities and 35 minutes from Mankato, Hutchinson, and New Ulm. As the County Seat, Gaylord is the "Hub of Sibley County." Our location produces liquid egg, hardcook egg, and precooked egg such as scrambled, patties and omelets.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clean, if necessary, all equipment including, oven depositors, pumps, contherms,

Feldmeiers, and any other equipment prior to the scheduled start time to ensure on time startups.

• Perform quality checks on product being produced, recording information on X&R bar charts

and make necessary system adjustments to ensure customer and company specifications are being met.

• Pick up all egg on the floor and keep floors, walls and conveyors free of egg and water to

control the bacterial threat and safety hazards.

• Dispose of inedible cooked/liquid egg in appropriate containers according to USDA and

company guidelines.

• Monitor spiral freezer operations checking for ice buildup on the belts and coils, taking action

to correct the problems to maximize the quality and increase the length of the production run.

• Perform necessary sanitation duties as required to get the stem back up and running in a set

time period.

• Start CIP process where applicable, tests chemical concentration, monitor CIP to make sure

process works and system comes clean.

• Dismantle equipment, pre-rinse, scrub, place parts in COP tank, rise off and place on racks or

carts to be inspected by QA and USDA for proper cleanliness. Squeegee floors making sure they

are dry for the start of production to reduce bacteria risks.

• Collect and empty trash in the compactor to keep the plant free of bacteria.
• Adhere to safe 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, food quality or personnel safety.

• 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.

• Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of MFI products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education, Experience And Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• 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.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 to $22.50 per hour.