Packaging Operator Nights

Post Holdings; Gaylord (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food processing is seeking dedicated individuals to join their innovative team in Gaylord, Minnesota. This role involves ensuring the quality of packaged products while operating and maintaining various packaging machines. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to maintaining high food safety standards. With a starting wage of $21.50 per hour and a range of benefits including health insurance and tuition reimbursement, this position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and dynamic workplace. Join a company that values your contributions and fosters a culture of teamwork and excellence.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off (Available Day 1)

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 1-3 months related experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operating documents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality product packaging at all times.
• Maintain and operate packaging machinery and equipment.
• Adhere to safety and food quality standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Basic computer knowledge

Mathematical calculations

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tablet operating system

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 Gaylord, Minnesota is Minnesota's Healthy Heartland! Gaylord is located in south central Minnesota about an hour west of the Twin Cities and 35 minutes from Mankato, Hutchinson, and New Ulm. As the County Seat, Gaylord is the "Hub of Sibley County." Our location produces liquid egg, hardcook egg, and precooked egg such as scrambled, patties and omelets.

Responsibilities

Starting Wage: $21.50/Hour

Shift Differential: $2.50/Hour

Hours: 6 PM - 6 AM

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off (Available Day 1)
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

POSITION SUMMARY:

To ensure a high quality product is being packaged at all times.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains all tray packers and ensures proper operations (loading trays, maintaining proper glue volume, etc.)
• Maintains video jet to ensure they are properly cleaned, adequate liquid is available, correct information is coded, and print is clear and readable at all times.
• Monitors shrink-wrap machine and adds film as required.
• Fill in for other Packaging machine operator for breaks and when on vacations.
• Monitor date on master shipper for legibility and to make corrective actions when necessary.
• Set-up of equipment and material for a production run.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe, productive work area.
• Fosters open communications and a good attitude toward work and fellow employees.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance.
• 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.
• Perform Sanitation procedures in accordance with department and food safety standards (sometimes for the duration of your shift).
• Run, clean, conduct preventive maintenance, troubleshoot extended run fillers, i.e.: Elopack Fillers/Capers Scholle.
• Ability to navigate operating system on tablets in order to conduct required quality and performance checks.
• Follow instructions for ingredient mixing.
• Ability to calculate mathematical equations, figures, and amounts to include proportions, percentages, fractions, and ratios.
• Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of MFI products.
• Performs other similar duties and responsibilities as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers/vendors or employees of the organization.
• 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.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.