Raw Receiving Operator- Days

Michael Foods, Inc.; Mars Hill (ME); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Michael Foods, Inc. is seeking a Potato Receiving Operator in Mars Hill, Maine. This role focuses on receiving and unloading incoming raw potatoes, ensuring proper variety and quantity, and maintaining food safety and quality through GMP adherence.

The position requires basic English communication, a high school diploma or GED, and experience with raw receiving and machine operation. Forklift and pallet jack licenses are preferred, with opportunities for growth within a large food manufacturing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Experience in raw receiving and machine operation preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions; basic English.
• Forklift and pallet jack licenses preferred.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsabilités

• Set up, operate, and maintain potato unloading equipment.
• Ensure correct variety and amount sent to the proper bin.
• Perform pre-operational audits on unloading equipment and storage bins.
• Record losses accurately and minimize recovery loss.
• Understand truck delivery schedules and communicate issues.
• Perform pre-dump inspections and report non-conforming loads.
• Complete tests for Raw Receiving and fill out paperwork.
• Remove foreign material and segregate affected potatoes.

Connaissances

Basic English communication

Reading comprehension

Mathematical skills

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Forklift

Pallet jack

Description du poste

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 Mars Hill, Maine. Pineland Farms is one of the largest food manufacturing organizations located in Aroostook County. Our Mars Hill facility has over 200 incredible team members who work together to provide our customers with the best possible potato product.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for receiving and unloading of all incoming raw potatoes.

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Setup, operate, and maintain potato unloading equipment.
• Ensure that the proper potato variety and amount are sent to the correct bin.
• Perform visual inspections & pre-operational audits on unloading equipment and storage bins as per departmental procedures.
• Minimize recovery loss during the unloading process and accurately record losses on paperwork.
• Understand the truck delivery schedule and communicate any schedule problems.
• Carry out pre-dump inspections on all potato loads and totes. Communicate product not meeting acceptance criteria to Supervisor and Manager.
• Perform all tests required for Raw Receiving and accurately fill out paperwork
• Ensure proper removal of foreign material during the unloading process and communicate unusual foreign material findings to supervisor, including glass, metal, brittle materials, excessive amounts of corn cobs or rocks, etc. and taking the appropriate action to segregate the affected potatoes and prevent from entering the plant.
• Effectively communicating relevant information to fellow employees on the shift and to on-coming employees at shift change.
• General cleaning of equipment and maintaining good housekeeping in the raw receiving area.
• 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.
• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Perform other duties as defined by specific departmental job procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.

Experience

Prior experience preferred:

• Raw Receiving
• Machine Operating

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Communication Skills

In order to promote a manufacturing environment that is safe and efficient for both personnel and food, the ability to effectively communicate in basic English (both verbal and written) is required. This includes the ability to speak, read and comprehend safety instructions, rules and warnings for self and others in both normal and emergency situations.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers, as well as ability to work with measurements of weight, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations, with skills in gathering relevant information and facts used to identify and solve problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.

Licenses, Certificates, Registrations

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Forklift
• Pallet jack

Other Skills And Abilities

Basic Computer Skills

The pay range for this position is $17.50 to $21.00 per hour.