Machine Operator - Afternoons/Evenings

Premier Protein; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative team at a leading food processing company located in the heart of Chaska, Minnesota. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will play a crucial role in maintaining product quality and safety. As part of a dedicated team, you'll operate essential packaging equipment, adhere to safety protocols, and contribute to a culture of excellence. If you're looking for a role that combines responsibility with the chance to grow your skills in a supportive setting, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Relevant experience preferred in food processing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sanitary conditions and ensure product quality.
• Operate and adjust packaging equipment effectively.
• Report safety concerns and process inefficiencies.

Skills

Effective Communication in English

Basic Math Operations

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

TRM System

CIP and COP Cleaning Equipment

Job 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

Michael Foods, Inc., located in Chaska, Minnesota, is known as the "best small town in Minnesota" with a highly rated school system and home of the PGA Tournament in 2018! As our community grows, we strive to preserve the small-town atmosphere. Minutes away from beautiful lakes, major highways, shopping malls, and the Twin Cities, it is the perfect location to work. Our location produces a variety of potato products. For over 100 years, the Michael Foods family of businesses has leveraged quality ingredients and innovative processes to offer the finest products and solutions to our customers and food-loving consumers.

Responsibilities

1. Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions, and ensure product quality. Report any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality, or personnel safety.
2. Follow all safety policies and procedures.
3. Knowledge of TRM system.
4. Properly set up, operate, and adjust the case taper, case packer, and case erector.
5. Ensure proper boxes are used and the correct code is printed on them.
6. Validate proper palletizing pattern.
7. Communicate relevant information effectively to fellow employees during shift and at shift change.
8. Report process inefficiencies, equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, and GMP issues to the department lead or supervisor.
9. Maintain equipment cleanliness and good housekeeping per sanitation checklist.
10. Follow all personal and food safety precautions, including PPE, Lockout/Tagout, GMPs, and plant color codes.
11. Prepare and mix chemicals according to SSOP directions and test for accuracy using titration.
12. Measure chemical concentrations and administer chemicals safely and efficiently.
13. Operate CIP and COP cleaning equipment.
14. Dismantle, clean, and reassemble packaging and processing lines according to schedule.
15. Perform sanitation inspections and communicate issues to supervisors.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Education: High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
2. Experience: Relevant experience preferred.
3. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in basic English (verbal and written), including safety instructions and warnings.
4. Language Skills: Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions, memos, and correspondence.
5. Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic math operations, compute rates, ratios, percentages, and interpret graphs.
6. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in various formats.

The pay range for this position is $20.40 to $21.52 per hour.