Machine Operator

Michael Foods Inc.•Gaylord, MN

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Michael Foods, Inc. is hiring a Machine Operator at its Gaylord, Minnesota location, which produces liquid egg, hardcook egg, and precooked egg products such as scrambled eggs, patties, and omelets. The position works hours between 5:30 AM and 3:30 PM and is responsible for operating, setting up, and cleaning production equipment; monitoring product quality and production processes; and performing sanitation duties to maintain food safety and a safe workplace. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and one to three months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The pay range is $19.38 to $22.95 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
One to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished orally.
Ability to deal with problems involving one concrete variable in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Set up and clean equipment, including oven depositors, pumps, contherms, and Feldmeiers, before scheduled start time.
Perform product quality checks, record information on X&R bar charts, and make system adjustments to meet customer and company specifications.
Remove egg from floors and keep floors, walls, and conveyors free of egg and water to control bacterial threats and safety hazards.
Dispose of inedible cooked or liquid egg in appropriate containers according to USDA and company guidelines.
Monitor spiral freezer operation for ice buildup on belts and coils and take corrective action to maintain product quality and production-run length.
Perform sanitation duties as needed to restart the production stem within the required time period.
Start applicable CIP processes, test chemical concentrations, and monitor the process to verify that the system is clean.
Dismantle equipment, pre-rinse and scrub parts, place them in the COP tank, rinse them, and place them on racks or carts for QA and USDA cleanliness inspection.
Squeegee floors and ensure they are dry before production starts to reduce bacterial risks.
Collect and empty trash in the compactor to help keep the plant free of bacteria.
Follow safe work practices and GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions, and protect product quality.
Report conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality, or personnel safety to management.
Help maintain a safe and healthy workplace by following safety policies and procedures and incorporating safety and health practices into all tasks.
Take responsibility for food safety and food quality of MFI products.
Perform other duties as assigned.