Packaging Labor - First Shift

Michael Foods Inc.•Norwalk, IA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Norwalk, Iowa is seeking a Packaging Laborer for their first shift. This role is responsible for packing finished high-quality frozen egg products into cases according to customer specifications. The position involves preparing products for freezing, monitoring for defects, and ensuring quality standards are met. This role is crucial for delivering high-quality, safe products to customers and the public. The position requires adherence to all safety, food safety, and quality policies and procedures.

Requirements

All education and experience levels accepted.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words in English and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in oral form.
Ability to deal with problems involving one concrete variable in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Participate in the general good housekeeping and sanitation of the area.
Sort, count, and pack frozen egg products according to customer specifications while keeping pace with machinery and the conveyor system.
Conduct quality checks on the product and packaging using a computerized system.
Fold and inspect the required products.
Read scales and check case weights according to customer specifications.
Lift and carry up to 30 lbs. safely.
Work in teams ensuring that the conveyor system does not back up and become jammed with product.
Rotate to different positions during shift.
Determine if product meets proper specifications or not and take corrective action as needed.
Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained.
Inspect products to verify proper size, shape, and color. May sort out any product damages that occurred during the freezing process or otherwise not conforming to company and customer set standards.
Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
Assume personal responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
Adhere to Quality work practices, follow all GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure 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.