Operator 1 - Canner

Post Holdings Inc.; Wakefield (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods Inc. is seeking an Operator to monitor production lines, ensure quality of incoming raw eggs and finished products, and perform routine safety and equipment checks. You are expected to troubleshoot minor issues, adjust equipment as needed, and maintain thorough documentation to support safe, efficient operations.

The role requires adherence to GMPs, HACCP guidelines and strong teamwork. 1st shift hours from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with a rotating schedule and occasional 2nd/3rd shift

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product quality and production equipment.
• Perform required food safety checks and documentation.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and support safe, efficient production operations.
• Check egg temps, machine speeds, tank levels and leaks.
• Maintain accurate data reports and documentation.
• Follow SOPs and HACCP guidelines.

Skills

Quality checks

Troubleshooting

Data reporting

Effective communication

Work independently

Forklift operation

Safety minded

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift license

Pallet jack operator’s license

Job description

Brand: Michael Foods Inc.

Categories: Operations Production

Locations: Wakefield, Nebraska

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible: No

Req ID: 32648

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:

This Operator monitors product quality and production equipment, completes required food safety checks and documentation, troubleshoots minor equipment issues, and supports safe, efficient production operations. 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.

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.
• Follows SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) guidelines.
• 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 dye, printer and Bergmier counter change overs.
• Performs Acetic acid bath temperature, chemical and Vortexx checks.
• Checks the CO2 and O2 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.
• Gives 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.
• Adheres to safe work practices, follows GMP’s, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Reports to management if any conditions or practices may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Able to perform other duties as assigned.

This is a 1 st shift position with hours from 7:00AM to 3:30PM, on a rotation from Monday to Sunday, with days off during the week. Extra hours may be available with occassional support of 2 nd shift and 3 rd shift.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

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

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Effective oral and written communication skills. Bilingual a plus.
• Work independently, prioritize duties and display responsible behavior at work.
• Must be able to obtain a forklift and pallet jack operator’s license.
• Must be safety minded.
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must have basic math skills.
• Capability of interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.
• Must demonstrate open and honest communication.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with others to complete work assignments.
• Can adapt to change.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This Operator monitors product quality and production equipment, completes required food safety checks and documentation, troubleshoots minor equipment issues, and supports safe, efficient production operations. 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.

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.
• Follows SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) guidelines.
• 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 dye, printer and Bergmier counter change overs.
• Performs Acetic acid bath temperature, chemical and Vortexx checks.
• Checks the CO2 and O2 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.
• Gives 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 reported issues.
• Adheres to safe work practices, follows GMP’s, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Reports to management if any conditions or practices may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Able to perform other duties as assigned.

This is a 1 st shift position with hours from 7:00AM to 3:30PM, on a rotation from Monday to Sunday, with days off during the week. Extra hours may be available with occassional support of 2 nd shift and 3 rd shift.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

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

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Effective oral and written communication skills. Bilingual a plus.
• Work independently, prioritize duties and display responsible behavior at work.
• Must be able to obtain a forklift and pallet jack operator’s license.
• Must be safety minded.
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must have basic math skills.
• Capability of interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.
• Must demonstrate open and honest communication.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with others to complete work assignments.
• Can adapt to change.

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)