Packaging Labor - First Shift

Post Holdings Inc.; Norwalk (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Norwalk, Iowa, is seeking a packer to assemble finished frozen egg products in cases according to customer specifications. The role involves filling omelets, inspecting products, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

You will participate in sanitation, monitor packaging quality with a computerized system, and collaborate with team members to maintain efficient conveyor operations. The position emphasizes GMP, HACCP compliance, and safe work practices.

Qualifications

• 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 10s and 100s.
• 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.

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.
• Adhere to GMP, HACCP, and safety policies; maintain sanitary conditions and product quality.
• Inspect products for size, shape, and color; sort out damages as needed.
• Report conditions affecting food safety, quality or safety to management.
• Ensure a safe and healthy workplace; incorporate safety in all jobs and tasks.
• Ensure regulatory compliance at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & counting

Print & speak sentences

Basic arithmetic

Weight measurement

Follow oral instructions

Abstract problem solving

Education

All education and experience levels accepted

Job description

Brand: Michael Foods Inc.

Categories: Operations Production

Locations: Norwalk, Iowa

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible: No

Req ID: 32370

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

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.

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.

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.

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)