Packaging Labor - First Shift

Michael Foods, Inc.; Norwalk (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Norwalk, Iowa seeks a packer to fill finished high-quality frozen egg products into cases per customer specifications. The role emphasizes safety, GMP/HACCP compliance, and accurate quality checks.

Responsibilities include operating conveyor systems, reading scales, and lifting up to 30 lbs while maintaining sanitary conditions and contributing to product quality. Training provided; candidates from all education levels are welcome.

Qualifications

• Ability to read a limited number of English words and recognize word patterns.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Basic math skills: add/subtract two-digit numbers and multiply/divide by 10s/100s.
• Ability to work with US customary weight measurements.
• Ability to follow instructions given orally.
• Willingness to rotate through different positions during shift.

Responsibilities

• Pack finished frozen egg products into cases according to customer specifications.
• Conduct quality checks on product and packaging using a computerized system.
• Read scales and verify case weights per specs.
• Lift and carry up to 30 lbs. safely during shifts.
• Rotate to different positions and cooperate with team to maintain workflow.
• Adhere to GMP, HACCP, safety policies, and report conditions affecting quality or safety.

Skills

Read English words

Print and speak simple sentences

Basic arithmetic (two-digit numbers)

Arithmetic with tens/hundreds

Weight measurements (US units)

Follow oral instructions

Job description

Business Unit Overview

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.

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

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.