Machine Operator - Third Shift

Post Holdings Inc.; Wakefield (NE); Presencial; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in food processing and distribution with egg products, refrigerated groceries and potato products. Wakefield facility operations require careful monitoring of egg temps, machine speeds and tank levels to keep lines running smoothly and safely.

Operators perform quality checks, document data, and support minor equipment adjustments while adhering to safety, GMP and HACCP guidelines. Weekend and overtime may be required as part of production staffing.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Able to obtain forklift and pallet jack licenses.

Responsabilidades

• Check egg temperatures and machine speeds; monitor tank levels and leaks.
• Document data accurately and timely to ensure traceability.
• Operate forklift and pallet jack and keep area clean.
• Maintain safety, GMPs and food safety guidelines at all times.
• Assist with equipment adjustments and basic troubleshooting.
• Relay machine or product issues to management or maintenance.
• Communicate effectively with teammates to control egg flow.

Conhecimentos

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Problem solving

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Forklift

Pallet jack

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Brand: Michael Foods Inc.

Categories: Operations Production

Locations: Wakefield, Nebraska

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible: No

Req ID: 31349

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

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 : Operators are responsible for checking egg temps, machine speeds, tank levels and leaks. This position is also responsible for keeping machines running efficiently and accurately documenting and reporting data.

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs quality check on in-coming raw egg and finished product.
• Performs hourly checks and monitors product quality.
• Completes required documentation accurately and timely.
• Monitors machines and ensures they are running efficiently: within range for temperatures, speed and tank levels, no leaks and full of eggs.
• Responsible for minor adjustments of equipment and troubleshooting equipment problems.
• Communicates machine or product issues to production management and/or maintenance.
• Makes sure packaging material is kept separated, neat, stored properly and labeled correctly.
• Operates the forklift and pallet jack.
• Keeps area and equipment clean using sanitation procedures.
• Completes die, printer and Bergmier counter change overs.
• Performs Acetic acid bath temperature, chemical and Vortexx checks.
• Checks the CO 2 and O 2 on the product bags.
• Responsible for Fallas operations, assisting the dicer operator and pulling samples and records for skids.
• Accurately programs, tracks and reports out of Data Trace readings per HACCP requirements.
• Understands the cross contamination and mitigation steps for the area, all grades of eggs, how the Biolonix operates and how the Yamato scale system works.
• Fills in to give breaks to line employees
• Communicates effectively with operators to control egg flows.
• Mixes brine solution per specification and coating paint.
• Follows and performs wax filling procedures.
• Performs manual packaging, sanitizer chemical checks, belt sprayer checks, hand dip checks and properly reports issues.
• Follows proper SOP's (Standard Operation Procedures)
• 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.
• Assumes personal responsibility to insure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adheres to all safety policies and procedures.
• Ensures regulatory compliance at all times.
• Able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor mechanical issues.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a company pallet jack and forklift license. Experience with pallet jack and/or forklift preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers/vendors or employees of the organization.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.
• Must demonstrate open and honest communication.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships and work effectively with others to complete work assignments.
• Able to safely lift and carry 50lbs.
• Able to work independently or with others in a team environment depending upon the assignment.
• Self-motivated while also willing to ask questions and seek direction.
• Displays responsible behavior at work.
• Open to change.
• Ability to work in cold, wet, noisy, dusty and humid environments.
• Ability to work around required cleaning solutions.
• Possesses good hand-eye coordination.
• Able to stand on hard surface most of the shift, ascend and descend stairs, bend, stoop or crouch, grasp and reach.

POSITION SUMMARY : Operators are responsible for checking egg temps, machine speeds, tank levels and leaks. This position is also responsible for keeping machines running efficiently and accurately documenting and reporting data.

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs quality check on in-coming raw egg and finished product.
• Performs hourly checks and monitors product quality.
• Completes required documentation accurately and timely.
• Monitors machines and ensures they are running efficiently: within range for temperatures, speed and tank levels, no leaks and full of eggs.
• Responsible for minor adjustments of equipment and troubleshooting equipment problems.
• Communicates machine or product issues to production management and/or maintenance.
• Makes sure packaging material is kept separated, neat, stored properly and labeled correctly.
• Operates the forklift and pallet jack.
• Keeps area and equipment clean using sanitation procedures.
• Completes die, printer and Bergmier counter change overs.
• Performs Acetic acid bath temperature, chemical and Vortexx checks.
• Checks the CO 2 and O 2 on the product bags.
• Responsible for Fallas operations, assisting the dicer operator and pulling samples and records for skids.
• Accurately programs, tracks and reports out of Data Trace readings per HACCP requirements.
• Understands the cross contamination and mitigation steps for the area, all grades of eggs, how the Biolonix operates and how the Yamato scale system works.
• Fills in to give breaks to line employees
• Communicates effectively with operators to control egg flows.
• Mixes brine solution per specification and coating paint.
• Follows and performs wax filling procedures.
• Performs manual packaging, sanitizer chemical checks, belt sprayer checks, hand dip checks and properly reports issues.
• Follows proper SOP's (Standard Operation Procedures)
• 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.
• Assumes personal responsibility to insure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adheres to all safety policies and procedures.
• Ensures regulatory compliance at all times.
• Able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor mechanical issues.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a company pallet jack and forklift license. Experience with pallet jack and/or forklift preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers/vendors or employees of the organization.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.
• Must demonstrate open and honest communication.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships and work effectively with others to complete work assignments.
• Able to safely lift and carry 50lbs.
• Able to work independently or with others in a team environment depending upon the assignment.
• Self-motivated while also willing to ask questions and seek direction.
• Displays responsible behavior at work.
• Open to change.
• Ability to work in cold, wet, noisy, dusty and humid environments.
• Ability to work around required cleaning solutions.
• Possesses good hand-eye coordination.
• Able to stand on hard surface most of the shift, ascend and descend stairs, bend, stoop or crouch, grasp and reach.

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)