Operator 1 - Canner

Michael Foods, Inc.; Wakefield (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. Wakefield facility is seeking an Operator to monitor product quality and production equipment on the 1st shift. You will perform food safety checks, document data, troubleshoot minor issues, and ensure efficient operation.

Responsibilities include egg temps, machine speeds, and reporting data per HACCP guidelines. This role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus forklift capability, basic math, and good communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift license or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to read SOPs and HACCP guidelines.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality checks on incoming raw eggs and finished product.
• Monitor temperatures, speeds, tank levels, and leaks.
• Complete required documentation on production data.
• Follow GMPs and HACCP procedures.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely.
• Maintain sanitary conditions and equipment cleanliness.
• Report equipment or product issues to management.
• Assist with dye, printer, and counter changeovers.
• Support line employees and communicate effectively to control egg flows.
• Adhere to safety practices and company policies.

Skills

Safety minded

Team collaboration

Basic math

Written and oral communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift license

Pallet jack operation

Basic computer skills

Job description

Business Unit Overview

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.

Location 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

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.

• 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 1st 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 2nd shift and 3rd 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.