Machine Operator - Second Shift M-F

Michael Foods, Inc.; Norwalk (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Norwalk, Iowa is seeking a packer to accurately package frozen egg products in cases to meet customer specifications. The role requires standing for long shifts, operating packaging equipment, and ensuring product quality under safety and sanitation standards.

The position works an 8-hour shift from 3 PM to 11 PM, Monday through Friday, with potential weekend overtime. Prior packing or line experience is preferred and forklift familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–3 months related experience and/or training.
• Intermediate level of computer/technological skills.
• Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clean equipment prior to scheduled start time to ensure on time start-ups.
• Perform quality checks on product and record information.
• Monitor freezing operations and address ice buildup to protect product quality.
• Carry out sanitation duties to restore system readiness within target time.
• Troubleshoot equipment not running effectively.
• Follow safety policies and GMPs to maintain food safety and quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Norwalk, Iowa is a southern suburb in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area. We are known for knowing our neighbors and enjoying a great quality of life! Our location produces high quality precooked egg patties as well as various French Toast products.

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 Norwalk, Iowa is a southern suburb in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area. We are known for knowing our neighbors and enjoying a great quality of life! Our location produces high quality precooked egg patties as well as various French Toast products.

Responsibilities

SUMMARY: The purpose of the packer is to pack finished high quality frozen egg products in cases according to customer specifications. The packer fills and folds omelets and prepares them for freezing; monitors and picks off defective egg products that do not meet customer specifications. Customers and the public benefit from the work packers do by the high quality, safe product they package.

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.

Schedule

This position works an 8-hour shift, working from 3 PM - 11 PM Monday - Friday. Weekend overtime may be required.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Set up and clean, if necessary, all equipment including, oven depositors, pumps, contherms, box machines, packaging machine, and any other equipment prior to the scheduled start time to ensure on time start-ups.
• Perform quality checks on product being produced, recording information on RedZone and make necessary system adjustments to ensure customer and company specifications are being met.
• 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 system back up and running in a set time period.
• Troubleshoot equipment that is not running effectively.
• 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.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of MFI products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Experience and Skills Required

• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Intermediate level of computer/technological skills.
• Forklift experience.

Preferred Education, Experience And Skills

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 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 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.
• 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.