Packaging Labor - First Shift

Michael Food; Norwalk (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Norwalk, Iowa is hiring a Packer to assemble and seal finished frozen egg products. You will read specifications, operate with a conveyor system, and ensure product quality and safety.

The role requires lifting up to 30 lbs, following GMP/HACCP guidelines, and working in a team to maintain high sanitation and product integrity. All education levels are accepted.

Qualifications

• Ability to read a limited number of words in English and recognize patterns in numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply/divide by 10s and 100s.
• Ability to use units of American weight measurement.
• Ability to follow oral instructions and solve basic problems.

Responsibilities

• Pack finished frozen egg products in cases according to customer specifications.
• Conduct quality checks on product and packaging.
• Read scales and verify case weights.
• Lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Work in teams to ensure smooth conveyor operation and avoid jams.
• Rotate to different positions during shift.
• Adhere to GMP and HACCP, maintain sanitary conditions.

Skills

Reading ability

Basic arithmetic

Weight measurement

Follow oral instructions

Problem solving

Education

All education levels accepted

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

SUMMARY: The purpose of the packer position is to pack finished high-quality frozen egg products in cases according to customer specifications. The packer fills and folds omelets and prepares them for freezing; monitors and picks off defective egg products that do not meet customer specifications. Customers and the public benefit from the work packers do by the high quality, safe product they package.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. Ensures 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:

• Participate in the general good housekeeping and sanitation of the area.
• Sort, count, and pack frozen egg products according to customer specifications while keeping pace with machinery and the conveyor system.
• Conduct quality checks on the product and packaging using a computerized system.
• Fold and inspect the required products.
• Read scales and check case weights according to customer specifications.
• Lift and carry up to 30 lbs. safely.
• Work in teams ensuring that the conveyor system does not back up and become jammed with product.
• Rotate to different positions during shift.
• Determine if product meets proper specifications or not and take corrective action as needed.
• Expected to adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained.
• Inspect products to verify proper size, shape, and color. May sort out any product damages that occurred during the freezing process or otherwise not conforming to company and customer set standards.
• Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Assume personal responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow all 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 and quality.
• Ensure regulatory compliance at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SCHEDULE:

7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, Overtime and Weekends as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• All education and experience levels accepted.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to read a limited number of two-and three-syllable words in English and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in oral form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving one concrete variable in standardized situations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:- All education and experience levels accepted.PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:- Ability to read a limited number of two-and three-syllable words in English and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.- Ability to print and speak simple sentences.- Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.- Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement.- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in oral form.- Ability to deal with problems involving one concrete variable in standardized situations.