Oven Operator - Overnight Shift C

Michael Food; Norwalk (IA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Michael Foods, Inc. in Norwalk, Iowa is seeking production operators to operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and sanitize oven and production equipment. The role follows a 12-hour 2-2-3 shift rotation (C shift) with a schedule that alternates weekends.

The candidate will perform setup, run quality checks, monitor freezer operations, and maintain GMP/compliance and safety standards. Responsibilities include sanitation, equipment troubleshooting, and ensuring product quality and on-time production.

Formación

• Experience or training in a manufacturing/production setting.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Responsabilidades

• Set up and clean equipment prior to scheduled start time.
• Perform quality checks on product and record data.
• Monitor conveyors and ovens for issues and correct as needed.
• Perform sanitation duties to restore production.
• Adhere to GMPs, safety policies and food safety standards.
• Ensure on-time production targets are met.

Conocimientos

Computer skills

Educación

High School Diploma

GED

Descripción del empleo

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 position will operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and sanitize oven and production equipment to ensure safe, efficient operations while maintaining product quality, food safety, GMP compliance, and on-time production targets. This department works 12-hour shifts (5:30 PM - 6:00 AM) on the plant's 2-2-3 rotation / "C" 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.

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.