Oven Operator - Day Shift B

Michael Food; Norwalk (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Norwalk, Iowa, is hiring a production associate to set up and monitor equipment, perform quality checks, and follow GMP and safety policies. This role supports the plant's 12-hour shift schedule on a 2-2-3 rotation and requires reliability and mechanical aptitude.

You will work on ovens, pumps, conveyors, and packaging equipment, perform sanitation and basic maintenance, and document data to ensure product quality and food safety.

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 all equipment prior to the scheduled start time to ensure on time start-ups.
• Perform quality checks on product being produced and record information.
• Monitor spiral freezer operations and address ice buildup on belts/coils.
• Perform sanitation duties to restore systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment not running effectively.
• Follow GMPs and safety policies to maintain food safety and quality.
• Adhere to safety policies and report conditions affecting safety or quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & comprehension

Writing ability

Mathematical ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Related experience or training

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Business Unit 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

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Norwalk, Iowa is a southern suburb in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area. We are known for knowing our neighbors and enjoying a great quality of life! Our location produces high quality precooked egg patties as well as various French Toast products.

Responsibilities

SCHEDULE:

This department works 12-hour shifts (5:30 AM - 6:00 PM) on the plant's 2-2-3 rotation / "B" shift schedule. (An example of this schedule is found below.)

DUTIES AND 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.

Sample Work Schedule (2‑2‑3 Rotation): The 2‑2‑3 schedule includes 12‑hour shifts in a repeating pattern every two weeks and alternates between working and off‑weekends, such as:

• Week 1: Work Monday–Tuesday, off Wednesday–Thursday, work Friday–Saturday–Sunday
• Week 2: Off Monday–Tuesday, work Wednesday–Thursday, off Friday–Saturday–Sunday

Qualifications

EDUCATION EXPEREINCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

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

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 3 or more months of related experience and/or training
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• 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.
• 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.

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EDUCATION EXPEREINCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:- Prior related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.- Intermediate level of computer/technological skillsPREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:- High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)- 3 or more months of related experience and/or training- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.- Ability to write simple correspondence.- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.- 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.- 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.#firstinfood