Potato Receiving Operator: Safe & Efficient Unloader

Michael Food; Mars Hill (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Mars Hill, ME is hiring a Raw Receiving Operator to manage receiving and unloading of incoming raw potatoes, ensuring safety, quality and efficient material flow.

You will operate unloading equipment, inspect loads, log losses, coordinate with drivers, and maintain housekeeping while following GMPs and safety policies. Experience in raw receiving and machine operation is preferred; forklift and pallet jack licenses are recommended.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Experience: Prior experience preferred - Raw Receiving, Machine Operating.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence, and to write simple correspondence.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate in basic English (verbal and written) for safety instructions and operations.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic arithmetic related to weights, volumes, and distances.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve problems and interpret instructions.
• Licenses/Certifications: Forklift and Pallet jack are preferred licenses.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain potato unloading equipment.
• Ensure correct potato variety and amount are sent to the correct bin.
• Conduct visual inspections and pre-operational audits on unloading equipment and storage bins.
• Minimize recovery loss and record losses on paperwork.
• Understand truck delivery schedules and communicate issues.
• Carry out pre-dump inspections and report non-conforming loads.
• Perform tests for Raw Receiving and complete paperwork.
• Ensure removal of foreign material and segregate affected potatoes.
• Communicate information to shift personnel and during shift changes.
• Maintain housekeeping in the raw receiving area and safe GMP practices.
• Adhere to safety policies and report safety concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic English

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. in Mars Hill, ME is hiring a Raw Receiving Operator to manage receiving and unloading of incoming raw potatoes, ensuring safety, quality and efficient material flow.

You will operate unloading equipment, inspect loads, log losses, coordinate with drivers, and maintain housekeeping while following GMPs and safety policies. Experience in raw receiving and machine operation is preferred; forklift and pallet jack licenses are recommended.