Production & Sanitation Associate

Michael Food; Mars Hill (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Mars Hill, Maine, is seeking a production operator to set up, operate, and disassemble equipment used for production, with responsibilities spanning loading, unloading, packing, and finishing goods.

This role transitions to sanitation as directed by the plant supervisor and emphasizes safety as a core value. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in industrial equipment or food manufacturing, and forklift/pallet jack certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two or more years industrial equipment or food manufacturing experience required.
• Forklift/Pallet Jack Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Adhering to GMP during production, sanitation, and handling materials and ingredients.
• Maintain and adjust equipment to control designated weights on a package or case basis.
• Meet production performance requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Transfer finished products and raw materials to identified locations in the plant/warehouse or on the production line.
• Adhere to safety requirements including PPE as prescribed for each activity.
• Perform CCP checks as needed depending on location in the plant and during manufacturing.
• Follow SQF principles pertinent to the position as specified by the SQF Practitioner.
• Report all food safety and human safety concerns to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Good judgement

Communication

Problem solving

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Industrial equipment or food manufacturing experience

Tools

Forklift/Pallet Jack Certification

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Mars Hill, Maine, is seeking a production operator to set up, operate, and disassemble equipment used for production, with responsibilities spanning loading, unloading, packing, and finishing goods.

This role transitions to sanitation as directed by the plant supervisor and emphasizes safety as a core value. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in industrial equipment or food manufacturing, and forklift/pallet jack certification is a plus.