Dryer Packager 1 First shift

Michael Foods Inc.•Wakefield, NE

About The Position

The Dryer Packager is responsible for packaging, sealing, labeling, and stacking finished product containers, as well as maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in dryer areas. The role supports food safety and quality requirements, follows safety rules and standard operating procedures, and helps reduce product and process variability. The position is based at Michael Foods’ Wakefield production facility.

Requirements

Prior manufacturing experience is preferred.
Ability to troubleshoot minor mechanical issues.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a company forklift certification.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups, customers, vendors, or employees.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including working with American money and measurements of weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Demonstrated open and honest communication.
Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships and work effectively with others.
Ability to safely lift and carry 50 pounds.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team, depending on the assignment.
Self-motivated and willing to ask questions and seek direction.
Responsible behavior at work and openness to change.
Ability to work in cold, wet, noisy, dusty, and humid environments and around required cleaning solutions.
Good hand-eye coordination.
Ability to stand on a hard surface for most of the shift, ascend and descend stairs, bend, stoop or crouch, grasp, and reach.

Nice To Haves

Prior manufacturing experience.
Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain overall equipment cleanliness and sanitation in dryer areas.
Complete daily, weekly, and monthly master sanitation schedules for dryer areas.
Confirm and verify final weights of finished products.
Package, seal, label, and stack finished products correctly.
Read batch records for solids and recon used and follow batch sequencing.
Prepare and perform pre-operational inspections.
Understand the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) target for the product being produced.
Complete required production-run documentation and ensure it is verified by a supervisor or lead at the end of each shift.
Perform hourly case weight checks and take appropriate corrective actions and make notifications.
Troubleshoot mechanical issues and interact with maintenance personnel.
Follow startup and shutdown procedures.
Monitor the packaging crew for quality, correct deficiencies, and notify others as needed.
Read and understand purchase orders and follow SAP report procedures.
Perform metal detector checks at required frequencies and report deficiencies.
Communicate effectively during shift hand-offs.
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Follow safe work practices and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), maintain sanitary conditions, and protect product quality.
Report conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality, or personnel safety.
Follow safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health into all jobs and tasks.
Work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Ensure regulatory compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.