Night Security - Part Time

Michael Foods; Wakefield (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Wakefield, Nebraska, is seeking a field technician to monitor farm systems, maintain security, and travel between locations following bio-security procedures.

You will check monitors on Layer and Pullet Farms, report issues, and ensure safe operation while adhering to GMPs and weather alerts. A high school diploma and a valid driver's license are required.

The role is on-site, demanding physical work and occasional overtime, with multiple farm locations to cover.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Driver’s license.
• Must be safety minded and have good communication skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and learn.
• Able to lift 50–100 lbs and work in varying weather.
• Willing to travel to multiple locations and work weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitor farms to verify that all required systems are running correctly and notify the appropriate people when there is an issue.
• Maintain the security of the farms by ensuring only MFI employees or MFI approved contractors are on the farms.
• Drive from farm to farm following bio-security procedures and always perform your work safely.
• Check monitors and notifies on Layer farms and Pullet Farms.
• Observe temperatures and fans on the computer visually.
• Walk through all chicken houses checking condition and report issues on shift report.
• Follow all Bio-Security procedures.
• Carry weather alert radio and alert Sanitation Crew when there is severe weather.
• Travel to and work at multiple locations.
• Adhere to all safety policies and GMPs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety minded

Communication skills

Independence

Mechanical ability

Organizational skills

Punctual

Lifting 50-100 lbs

Travel ready

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Wakefield, Nebraska is known as the Baseball Capital of Nebraska. Milton G. Waldbaum and Dan Gardner founded our egg-processing business in 1950 here in Wakefield. Our location raises chickens and produces tankers of liquid egg to be consumed by our processing facilities.

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Wakefield, Nebraska is known as the Baseball Capital of Nebraska. Milton G. Waldbaum and Dan Gardner founded our egg-processing business in 1950 here in Wakefield. Our location raises chickens and produces tankers of liquid egg to be consumed by our processing facilities.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY

Monitor the farms to verify that all of the required systems are running correctly and notify the appropriate people when there is an issue. Maintain the security of the farms by ensuring only MFI employees or MFI approved contractors are on the farms. Drive from farm to farm well following bio-security procedures and always preforming your work safely.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Check all monitors and notifies on the Layer farms and Pullet Farms
• Observe temperatures and fans on the computer visually.
• Walk through all chicken houses checking condition. (Water leaks, temperatures, fans, lights, baffles, feed chains, etc…) Report issues on shift report.
• Close gates and check on all 5 farm locations several times nightly.
• In case of power failure, see that generator start up and contact farm supervisor for support.
• Notify NE Power in case of power failure.
• Check irrigation when in use.
• Follow all Bio-Security procedures.
• Carry weather alert radio and alert Sanitation Crew when there is a severe weather condition.
• Carry farm radio for communication when questions arise.
• Take proper care of company pickup. (Fuel, oil change, washing, etc…)
• Responsible to report any damage or problems with pick up truck.
• Responsible to report records of documentation nightly.
• Carry company cell phone for communication.
• Follow all UPE (United Egg Producer)/Animal Welfare Program Guidelines.
• Prepare and turn in nightly shift report.
• 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.
• Travel to and work at multiple locations.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

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

Language 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.

Reasoning Ability

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.

Licenses, Certificates, Registrations

Driver’s license

Preferred Education, Experience And Skills

• Must be safety minded and have a thorough knowledge of all safety procedures.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Self-motivated and willingness to learn.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to analyze situations and establish priorities.
• Possess an informative mechanical ability.
• Good organizational skills and punctual.
• Ability to safely lift 50 to 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Must meet company driving requirements.
• Travel to work at multiple locations.
• Abel to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Ability to work in different weather environments.

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.