Packaging Labor - Second Shift

Michael Foods Inc.•Norwalk, IA

21h

About The Position

The packer packages finished frozen egg products in cases according to customer specifications. The role includes filling and folding omelets and preparing products for freezing, as well as monitoring and removing defective products. Packers help ensure customers receive safe, high-quality products while following food safety, quality, and workplace safety requirements. This is a second-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday from 3:30 PM to 12:00 PM, with weekends as needed. The work takes place at Michael Foods’ Norwalk, Iowa location, which produces precooked egg patties and French Toast products.

Requirements

Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
Basic math skills to count products and verify weights.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety regulations, and workplace safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing, food production, or warehouse experience; on-the-job training is provided.
Ability to safely lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds in accordance with ergonomic and workplace safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

Sort, count, and pack frozen egg products according to customer specifications while keeping pace with machinery and conveyor systems.
Work near ovens to prepare egg patties and omelets for freezing.
Check product and packaging quality, including case weights, using scales or computerized systems.
Inspect products for size, shape, color, and overall quality; remove and document items that fail company or customer standards.
Rotate through production positions as scheduled.
Work with team members to maintain conveyor flow and prevent product jams.
Lift and carry materials or products weighing up to 30 pounds safely.
Follow GMP, HACCP, sanitary standards, and procedures supporting SQF Level certification.
Report conditions or practices that may affect food safety, product quality, or personnel safety.
Keep the work area clean and organized and practice good housekeeping.
Follow safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health into work tasks.
Maintain sanitary conditions and product quality, and report practices that may adversely affect food safety or quality.
Communicate respectfully and effectively with coworkers, management, and other stakeholders.
Ensure regulatory compliance in work activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.