Oven Operator - 12-Hour Night Shift, Food Production

Post Holdings Inc.; Norwalk (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Norwalk, Iowa is seeking a Production Operator to operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and sanitize oven and production equipment. The role supports safe, efficient operations with GMP compliance and on-time production targets during a 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule (C shift).

Responsibilities include equipment setup, quality checks, freezer monitoring, sanitation, and adherence to safety policies. Prior experience and solid computer skills are desired in this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Prior related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Intermediate level of computer/technological skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clean, if necessary, all equipment including, oven depositors, pumps, contherms, box machines, packaging machine, and any other equipment prior to the scheduled start time to ensure on time start-ups.
• Perform quality checks on product being produced, recording information on RedZone and make necessary system adjustments to ensure customer and company specifications are being met.
• Monitor spiral freezer operations checking for ice buildup on the belts and coils, taking action to correct the problems to maximize the quality and increase the length of the production run.
• Perform necessary sanitation duties as required to get the system back up and running in a set time period.
• Troubleshoot equipment that is not running effectively.
• 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.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of MFI products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing

Intermediate computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. in Norwalk, Iowa is seeking a Production Operator to operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and sanitize oven and production equipment. The role supports safe, efficient operations with GMP compliance and on-time production targets during a 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule (C shift).

Responsibilities include equipment setup, quality checks, freezer monitoring, sanitation, and adherence to safety policies. Prior experience and solid computer skills are desired in this full-time position.