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Michael Foods, Inc.; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a dedicated potato inspector to ensure raw potatoes meet quality standards for processing. You will visually inspect the potatoes for defects, remove unfit pieces, and collaborate with the cook line to maintain safety and sanitary conditions.

This role emphasizes adherence to GMPs, food safety policies, and accurate recordkeeping of waste. Strong reading/writing in English and ability to follow simple instructions are required; a Food Handler’s

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Food Handler’s Permit preferred (Clark County Health Department)

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect raw potatoes for defects and remove defects from the process.
• Identify different types of raw potatoes and detect rot and bruises.
• Remove foreign material from the process.
• Record potato waste and communicate with cook line lead.
• Maintain good housekeeping throughout the department per the daily checklist.
• Perform CIP duties as assigned.
• Adhere to GMPs and maintain sanitary conditions to ensure product quality.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read, write and speak English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. locaed in Las Vegas, Nevada is known for is vibrant, inclusive city that offer amenities unlike anywhere elese. From cultural offerings and concerts to festivals.

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. locaed in Las Vegas, Nevada is known for is vibrant, inclusive city that offer amenities unlike anywhere elese. From cultural offerings and concerts to festivals.

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.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for general inspection raw potatoes to ensure that product transferred to processing operations is of high quality, defect and foreign material free.

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

• Visually inspect raw potatoes for defects and removing the defects from the process.
• Identifying different types of raw potatoes, as well as detecting rot and bruises.
• Removing foreign material from the process.
• Pick to level of defects as identified on the color coded defect card.
• Effectively communicating relevant information to fellow employees on the shift and cook line leader.
• Recordkeeping of individual potato waste and communicating with cook line lead.
• Maintaining good housekeeping throughout the department per the daily checklist.
• Perform CIP duties as assigned.
• 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.
• Adhere to Quality 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 and quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education

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

Experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS

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

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers.

Reasoning Ability

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.

Licenses, Certificates, Registrations

Examples of licenses, certificates, and registrations required:

Food Handler’s Permit, Clark County Health Department

Other Skills And Abilities

Specific skills and abilities required that are not included in other sections:

Ability to Read, Write and Speak English

The pay range for this position is $15.81 to $17.60 per hour.