Packaging Specialist - Quality, Safety & Efficiency

Post Holdings, Inc.; Gaylord (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Gaylord, Minnesota, is hiring a Packaging Machine Operator to ensure quality packing during 6:00am–6:00pm shifts. You will maintain tray packers, monitor film, and run equipment for production runs.

The role emphasizes GMP compliance, food safety, sanitation, and teamwork, with responsibilities across setup, maintenance, and problem-solving. The position offers an entry-level pay range aligned with Minnesota manufacturing standards.

Qualifications

• Experience reading safety rules and manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups or employees.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains all tray packers and ensures proper operations.
• Monitors shrink-wrap machine and adds film as required.
• Set-up of equipment and material for a production run.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe, productive work area.
• Adhere to GMPs and food safety standards.
• Perform sanitation procedures in accordance with standards.
• Run, clean, and perform preventive maintenance on fillers/cappers.
• Navigate operating system on tablets for quality and performance checks.
• Follow instructions for ingredient mixing.

Skills

Read safety rules

Write routine reports

Speak effectively

Basic computer skills

Education

One to three months related experience

Equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. in Gaylord, Minnesota, is hiring a Packaging Machine Operator to ensure quality packing during 6:00am–6:00pm shifts. You will maintain tray packers, monitor film, and run equipment for production runs.

The role emphasizes GMP compliance, food safety, sanitation, and teamwork, with responsibilities across setup, maintenance, and problem-solving. The position offers an entry-level pay range aligned with Minnesota manufacturing standards.