Operator 1 (Robot) - First Shift A
About The Position
The Operator 1 (Robot) sets up, operates, monitors, troubleshoots, and sanitizes production equipment while performing quality checks and following food safety, GMP, and workplace safety standards. The position is based at Michael Foods, Inc.’s Norwalk, Iowa location, which produces precooked egg patties and French Toast products. This role works 12-hour shifts from 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM on the plant’s 2-2-3 rotation, alternating working weekends. Duties include preparing equipment for scheduled start times, checking and recording product quality, monitoring spiral freezer operation, performing sanitation as needed, troubleshooting equipment, and reporting conditions that could affect food or personnel safety.
Requirements
- Prior work-related experience and/or training.
- Intermediate computer and technology skills.
- Ability to train for forklift certification.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Six months or more of machine-operation experience.
- Prior forklift experience.
- 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 other employees.
- Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
- Ability to carry out oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving one concrete variable in standardized situations.
Responsibilities
- Set up and clean production equipment as needed before the scheduled start time, including oven depositors, pumps, contherms, box machines, and packaging machines.
- Perform quality checks on products, record information in RedZone, and make necessary system adjustments to meet customer and company specifications.
- 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 required to get the system running again within the specified 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.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures.
- Be responsible for the food safety and food quality of MFI products.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
