Food Packer

Operations Production
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Business Unit Overview
Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. 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. The Dryer Packager position is responsible proper packaging, sealing, labeling and stacking of finished product containers as well as for overall cleanliness and sanitation of dryer areas. 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. Accountable for proper packaging, sealing, labeling and stacking of finished product. Pulls lab samples for production. Understands all required documentation for the production run and that all documents must be verified by the supervisor or the lead at the end of each shift. Has an advanced mechanical troubleshooting ability and interaction with maintenance personnel. Monitors the packaging crew for quality and able to correct and notify of any deficiencies. Reads and understands POs and follows SAP report procedures. effective communication at shift hand-off with the oncoming or off going shift. 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. Insures regulatory compliance at all times. Prior manufacturing experience preferred. Ability to troubleshoot minor mechanical issues. 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. Must have basic computer skills. 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. Able to stand on hard surface most of the shift, ascend and descend stairs, bend, stoop or crouch, grasp and reach.
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