Machine Operator
Company: Michael Foods Inc.
Location: Coleridge
Posted on: May 20, 2023
Job Description:
Business Unit Description: 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: Wakefield is one of the largest
production facilities within Michael Foods. - We serve as a flex
plant and are able to produce everything from a whole pasteurized
egg to liquid, dried, hardboiled and curds. - Responsibilities:
POSITION SUMMARY: - Food Service Operators are responsible for
knowing pH solids and color of product being processed as well as
figuring lab samples for production runs. Operator will also
perform minor mechanical repairs on equipment. -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. -DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follows all LOTO for safe operation.
- Demonstrates proper use and handling of chemicals.
- Maintains all environmental compliance standards.
- Knows start up procedures/shut down procedures.
- Performs pre-operational inspections daily.
- Knows the pH solids and color of the product being
processed.
- Figures lab sample numbers for production runs.
- Follows proper CIP/COP and clean up procedures.
- Must be able to set up tubs, totes and labels for production
run.
- Collects, processes, and records data.
- Know and understands the proper code and set up for filler,
pump, and dater assembly.
- Must be able to program and make adjustments to the filler
weights.
- Monitors personnel for proper GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
compliance.
- Works with the pasteurizer operator for maximum
production.
- Must be willing and available to work off shift in emergency
situations and overtime when needed.
- Understands required documentation for the production run and
that all documents must be verified by the supervisor or lead at
the end of each shift.
- Has effective communication at shift hand-off with the oncoming
and off going shift.
- Has basic knowledge of operating a piece of equipment or the
robots in Foodservice areas.
- Sets up printers for case and package coding.
- Performs metal detector checks on required frequencies and
report deficiencies.
- Performs product temperature testing.
- Has advanced knowledge of printing SAP tags and partial
confirmations for FG, along with troubleshooting printing
issues.
- Prints and verifies labels from Label view and ensures the
required information per spec is included.
- Follows proper SOP's (Standard Operation Procedures)
- Adhere to safe work practices, follow 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, food quality or personnel safety.
- Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate
safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
- Able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
- Ensures regulatory compliance at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: EDUCATION AND
EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or
equivalent. - -PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Ability to load and unload egg and material trailers.
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
- Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
- Ability to troubleshoot minor mechanical issues.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a company pallet jack and
forklift license. Experience with pallet jack and/or forklift
preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,
operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in
English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers/vendors or
employees of the organization.
- Must have basic computer skills.
- 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 money and weight measurement, volume and
distance.
- 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, and diagram or schedule form.
- Must demonstrate open and honest communication.
- Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive interpersonal
relationships and work effectively with others to complete work
assignments.
- Able to safely lift and carry 75lbs.
- Able to work independently or with others in a team environment
depending upon the assignment.
- Self-motivated while also willing to ask questions and seek
direction.
- Displays responsible behavior at work.
- Open to change.
- Ability to work in cold, wet, noisy, dusty and humid
environments.
- Ability to work around required cleaning solutions.
- Possesses good hand-eye coordination.
- Able to stand on hard surface most of the shift, ascend and
descend stairs, bend, stoop or crouch, grasp and reach. -
Keywords: Michael Foods Inc., Sioux City , Machine Operator, Other , Coleridge, Iowa
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