Operator I NF

Michael Foods Inc.•Norfolk, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food. Michael Foods, Inc's. Norfolk, Nebraska location is northwest of Omaha. The area is known for their manufacturing, farming (both livestock and grain), education, retailing, and wholesaling. Well-known as the home of Johnny Carson. Our location produces powdered and dehydrated meat and poultry products, for use in products such as seasonings, soups, and instant meals.

Requirements

Ability to read, speak, write, and comprehend simple English instructions; interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
Some basic computer skills with Microsoft Office and Google
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Adaptable to constant changes in the workplace
Regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts.
Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat.
The noise level in the work environment may be loud and require hearing protection.
Special care must be taken when working with or around microbes and chemicals.
Must be able to work in 80 to 100-degree temperatures.
Good people skills with an ability to listen, understand, collaborate, communicate, and assure complete information.
Teamwork is essential

Nice To Haves

Up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Safely operating equipment associated with drying products according to established procedures as well as overall cleanliness and sanitation of dryer areas.
Comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value.
Ensure that all policies, procedures, and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.
Operate and manage E Dryer equipment
Maintain and operate all equipment in a safe manner to avoid injury to self or others and demonstrate safety as a top priority
Assist with equipment set-up in processing room; set up and perform mid-week & weekend cleanup; assist with parts and floor washing in processing area
Frequently retrieve and tag samples of sanitizing water for lab testing
Watch and control flow of product
Must be able to assemble and disassemble machinery; take lines apart using wrench and wash pipes
Demonstrate safety as a top priority; follow all safety procedures and avoid all accidents; actively determine ways to improve safety.
Minimize product loss
Complete internal HACCP training
Follow all SQF principles pertinent to your position as specified by the SQF Practitioner.
Reports all Food Safety & Quality issues to a Supervisor, QA Manager, or at Senior Manager.
Keep work area neat. Clean and sanitize all dryer equipment after use
Use appropriate safety equipment when required (ear plugs, rubber boots, safety glasses, face shields, aprons, bump caps, etc.) Use lockout/tag out procedures when required
Report all work-related injuries or unsafe conditions to supervisor immediately
Follow instructions from supervisor and cooperate with coworkers and other departments; be willing to fill in where needed
Maintain good personal hygiene
Maintain a positive attitude
Assume personal responsibility to insure safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, incorporate safety and health in all jobs/tasks, and actively determine ways to improve safety
Adhere to Quality work practices, follows GMP’s, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality
Ensure regulatory compliance at all times
Perform other duties as assigned