Dryer Packager

Michael Foods Inc.•Wakefield, NE

About The Position

The Dryer Packager is responsible for properly packaging, sealing, labeling, and stacking finished product containers, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in dryer areas. The role supports food safety and quality by following applicable policies and procedures to reduce product and process variability, and reinforces safety as a core value. The position operates dryers and related packaging equipment, performs quality and weight checks, completes production documentation, and works with maintenance to troubleshoot mechanical issues.

Requirements

Less than high school education.
Advanced mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Experience operating dryers and related equipment.
Strong understanding of OEE targets and production documentation.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dryer areas and equipment.
Manage daily, weekly, and monthly master sanitation schedules.
Verify final weights of finished products.
Package, seal, label, and stack finished products properly.
Read and understand batch records for solids and recon used, and batch sequencing.
Prepare and perform pre-operational inspections.
Pull laboratory samples for production.
Understand and meet overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) targets.
Complete and verify required documentation at the end of each shift.
Perform hourly case-weight checks and take corrective action as needed.
Troubleshoot mechanical issues and collaborate with maintenance personnel.
Follow start-up and shutdown procedures.
Operate dryers, including HPP, airflow, and burner controls.
Monitor the packaging crew for quality and address deficiencies.
Read and follow purchase orders (POs) and SAP report procedures.
Operate a moisture analyzer and perform metal detector checks.
Inspect sifter overflow and report issues.
Run all three dryers and the SSL tote-filling operation.
Print and verify labels using Labelview.
Communicate effectively during shift hand-offs.
Follow SOPs and safe work practices, including GMPs.
Report conditions that may affect food safety, quality, or personnel safety.
Work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Ensure regulatory compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.