Oven Operator - 1st Shift Days

Michael Foods Inc.•Norwalk, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oven Operator prepares, operates, monitors, and cleans production equipment used to make precooked egg patties and French Toast products at Michael Foods’ Norwalk, Iowa facility. The role performs product quality checks, records information in RedZone, monitors spiral freezer operations, troubleshoots equipment, and carries out sanitation duties to support safe, timely production that meets company and customer specifications. The position follows 12-hour shifts from 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM on an alternating 2-2-3 rotation schedule.

Requirements

Prior related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Intermediate computer/technological skills.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Three or more months of related experience and/or training.
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 perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving one concrete variable in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Set up and clean equipment, including oven depositors, pumps, contherms, box machines, and packaging machines, before the scheduled start time.
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 protect product quality and extend production runs.
Perform required sanitation duties to get the system back up and running within the specified time period.
Troubleshoot equipment that is not operating effectively.
Follow safe work practices and GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions, and help ensure product quality.
Report conditions or practices that could adversely affect food safety, food quality, or personnel safety to management.
Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
Accept responsibility for the food safety and food quality of MFI products.
Perform other duties as assigned.