Packer - Second Shift

Michael Foods•Klingerstown, PA

55d•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 . Location Description Michael Foods, Inc. located in Klingerstown, Pennyslvania known for their ice cream socials at Klingerstown Lutheran Parish, fishing rodeo, and fireman's parade. Full Time Second Shift 2:30 pm - 11:45 pm/12:00am POSITION SUMMARY: The purpose of the packer is to pack finished high quality frozen egg products in cases according to customer specifications. The packer fills and folds omelets and prepares them for freezing; monitors and picks off defective egg products that do not meet customer specifications. Customers and the public benefit from the work packers do by the high quality safe product they package. This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures 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.

Requirements

Ability to deal with problems involving one concrete variable in standardized situations.
The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and withstand constant motion.
The ability to repeatedly lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
The ability to work indoors, standing on hard surfaces, in changing temperatures varying between approximately 45 degrees F in the packaging area and approximately 90 degrees F near the ovens.

Nice To Haves

Occasionally lift up to 55 lbs. safely when handling Chep pallets for hand stacking cases of finished outgoing product. Whenever possible, two (2) people should lift or move these pallets. Never lift more than your own capability.
Ability to rotate to different stations in packaging area and to the conveyor lines near the ovens.
Ability to travel stairs.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and Safety regulations and wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required.

Responsibilities

Sort and pack frozen egg products according to customer specifications while keeping pace with machinery and the conveyor system.
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
Work at conveyor lines near the ovens preparing egg patties and/or omelets to be frozen.
Rotate to different positions during shift.
Determine if product meets proper specifications or not and take corrective action as needed.
Assist in the general good housekeeping of the area.
Expected to adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained in order to maintain SQF Level certification.
Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
Performs other duties as assigned.