Operator I First Shift

Michael Foods; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Yuma, Arizona, is seeking a Process Operator to safely run computerized and manual process systems for high quality, safe egg products. You will support other departments as needed and uphold Food Safety & Quality policies while maintaining a clean, sanitary workflow.

The role requires adherence to safety rules, GMPs, and the ability to operate with attention to detail, including labeling, weighing, and packaging tasks. Weekend and overtime work may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a manufacturing machine.
• Ability to understand instructions and safety policies.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor process systems to produce high quality, safe products.
• Follow GMPs and SQF guidelines to maintain sanitary conditions and product quality.
• Inspect and label eggs, verify weights, dates and product type.
• Keep work area clean and sanitary, report safety concerns immediately.
• Assist in other departments as needed and follow supervisor instructions.
• Maintain safety equipment and wear required PPE.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety oriented

Team player

Problem solving

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Yuma, Arizona nestled between Phoenix and San Diego. Yuma features extraordinary outdoor activities from tubing on the Colorado River to off-roading at the Buttercup Sand Dunes. Our location produces hard boiled eggs for a vast number of both retail and food service customers.

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 Yuma, Arizona nestled between Phoenix and San Diego. Yuma features extraordinary outdoor activities from tubing on the Colorado River to off-roading at the Buttercup Sand Dunes. Our location produces hard boiled eggs for a vast number of both retail and food service customers.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Process Operator is responsible for safely operating computerized and manual process systems to efficiently produce high quality and safe products to meet company and customer specifications. Responsibilities will include assisting in other departments or other duties as requested by management. The employee 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

• Assumes personal responsibility to insure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adheres to all safety policies/procedures and incorporates safety and health in all job's duties/tasks.
• Adheres to safe work practices, follows GMP's, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Reports any conditions or practices that may adversely affect employee safety or food safety/quality to management immediately.
• Maintain and operate all equipment in a safe manner to avoid injury to self or others and demonstrate safety as a top priority.
• Follow all SQF principles pertinent to your position as specified by the SQF Practitioner.
• Reportall Food Safety & Quality issues to a Supervisor, QA Manager, or Senior Manager.
• Inspecting/sorting the eggs and ensuring the best quality product, is being packaged.
• Responsible for confirming and verifying weight of product.
• Ensures the labels and product date and type is correct.
• Places proper labels on boxes.
• Ensures that bags and pails are properly sealed and clean.
• Inspect/Check the quality of eggs. Removes broken eggs.
• Understands dates, expiration and item numbers.
• Minimize product loss
• Keep work area neat, clean, and sanitary
• Report all work-related injuries or unsafe conditions to supervisor immediately.
• Use appropriate safety equipment when required (ear plugs, rubber boots, safety glasses, face shields, aprons, bump caps, etc.) Use lockout/tag out procedures when required.
• Follow instructions from supervisor and cooperate with coworkers and other department; be willing to fill in where needed.
• Maintain good personal hygiene.
• Able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:

• 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.
• Experience operating a manufacturing machine.
• Assumes personal responsibility to insure safe and healthy workplace for everyone.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and, incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Self-motivated while also willing to ask questions and seek direction.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships and work effectively with others to complete work assignments.
• Able to work independently or with others in a team environment depending upon the assignment.
• Maintain a positive attitude.