Operator I NF

Post Holdings, Inc.; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. is seeking a dryer operator at our Norfolk, Nebraska facility. You will safely operate E Dryer equipment and maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the dryer areas.

Adherence to food safety, QA and SQF practices is essential, with responsibilities extending to safety, equipment setup, and sample testing. Ideal candidates have up to one month of related experience, basic English literacy, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Language Skills: ability to read, write, and comprehend basic English instructions.
• Mathematical Skills: ability to perform basic arithmetic and ratio calculations.
• Computer Skills: basic computer use with common office programs.
• Reasoning Ability: solve practical problems in a manufacturing setting.
• Physical Demands: standing, lifting up to 10 pounds, and movement required.
• Work Environment: exposure to heat, humidity, noise, and moving machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage E Dryer equipment according to procedures.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards in the dryer area.
• Assist with equipment setup and mid-week/weekend cleanup.
• Sample and test sanitizing water for lab checks.
• Monitor product flow and prevent losses; report safety issues.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic math

Computer skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google

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

Michael Foods, Inc's. Norfolk, Nebraska location is northwest of Omaha. The area is known for their manufacturing, farming (both livestock and grain), education, retailing, and wholesaling. Well-known as the home of Johnny Carson. Our location produces powdered and dehydrated meat and poultry products, for use in products such as seasonings, soups and instant meals.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for safely operating equipment associated with drying products according to established procedures as well as overall cleanliness and sanitation of dryer areas.

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. Ensure 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:

• Operate and manage E Dryer equipment
• Maintain and operate all equipment in a safe manner to avoid injury to self or others and demonstrate safety as a top priority
• Assist with equipment set-up in processing room; set up and perform mid-week & weekend cleanup; assist with parts and floor washing in processing area
• Frequently retrieve and tag samples of sanitizing water for lab testing
• Watch and control flow of product
• Must be able to assemble and disassemble machinery; take lines apart using wrench and wash pipes
• Demonstrate safety as a top priority; follow all safety procedures and avoid all accidents; actively determine ways to improve safety.
• Minimize product loss
• Complete internal HACCP training
• Follow all SQF principles pertinent to your position as specified by the SQF Practitioner.
• Reports all Food Safety & Quality issues to a Supervisor, QA Manager, or at Senior Manager.
• Keep work area neat. Clean and sanitize all dryer equipment after use
• 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
• Report all work-related injuries or unsafe conditions to supervisor immediately
• Follow instructions from supervisor and cooperate with coworkers and other departments; be willing to fill in where needed
• Maintain good personal hygiene
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Assume personal responsibility to insure safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, incorporate safety and health in all jobs/tasks, and actively determine ways to improve safety
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follows GMP’s, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality
• Ensure regulatory compliance at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

Work Experience: Up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Language Skills: Ability to read, speak, write, and comprehend simple English instructions; interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent

Computer Skills: Some basic computer skills with Microsoft Office and Google

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, diagram, or schedule form. Adaptable to constant changes in the workplace

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment may be loud and require hearing protection. Special care must be taken when working with or around microbes and chemicals. Safety material are provided and Personal Protective Equipment should be worn where applicable (lab and production floor). Must be able to work in 80 to 100-degree temperatures.

Other Skills and Abilities: Must have good people skills with an ability to listen, understand, collaborate, communicate, and assure complete information. Teamwork is essential.