Machine Operator - Second Shift M-F

Michael Foods Inc.•Norwalk, IA

About The Position

The Machine Operator packs finished frozen egg products into cases according to customer specifications, fills and folds omelets for freezing, and removes defective products. The role helps deliver high-quality, safe products and is responsible for following safety rules and reinforcing safety as a core value. The employee must also follow food safety and quality policies and procedures to reduce product and process variability. This position works an eight-hour shift from 3 PM to 11 PM, Monday through Friday. Weekend overtime may be required.

Requirements

One to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Intermediate computer and technology skills.
Forklift experience.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
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 to other employees.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out orally furnished instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving one concrete variable in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Set up and, when necessary, clean equipment before the scheduled start time, including oven depositors, pumps, contherms, box machines, packaging machines, and other equipment.
Perform product quality checks, record information in RedZone, and make necessary system adjustments to meet customer and company specifications.
Monitor spiral freezer operations for ice buildup on belts and coils and take corrective action to maximize quality and production-run length.
Perform sanitation duties as needed to return the system to operation within the required time period.
Troubleshoot equipment that is not operating effectively.
Follow safe work practices and GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions, and ensure product quality.
Report conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality, or personnel safety to management.
Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
Take responsibility for the food safety and food quality of MFI products.
Perform other duties as assigned.