Oven Operator - Day Shift B

Post Holdings Inc.; Norwalk (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Norwalk, Iowa is seeking a production operator to join our plant team. You will operate and maintain equipment on a 12-hour shift, perform quality checks, and ensure adherence to GMPs and safety standards.

The role focuses on food safety and product quality, with responsibilities including equipment setup, monitoring, sanitation, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Prior related experience and/or training.
• Intermediate level of computer/technological skills.
• High School Diploma or GED; 3+ months related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clean equipment prior to start times to ensure on-time start-ups.
• Perform quality checks and adjust systems to meet specs.
• Monitor spiral freezer operations for ice buildup and maintain quality.
• Sanitation duties to keep systems running in set timeframes.
• Troubleshoot equipment not running effectively.
• Adhere to GMPs and safety policies and protect food safety.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3+ months related experience

Job description

Brand: Michael Foods Inc.

Categories: Operations Production

Locations: Norwalk, Iowa

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible: No

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. 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):

• 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.

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):

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

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

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)