Wakefield, NE, 68784, USA
6 days ago
Dryer Packager
**Brand:** Michael Foods Inc. **Categories:** Operations Production **Locations:** Wakefield, Nebraska **Position Type:** Regular Full-Time **Req ID:** 27955 **Job Description** **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. 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: 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. 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. Key Responsibilities: Maintain overall equipment cleanliness and sanitation of dryer areas. Manage daily, weekly, and monthly master sanitation schedules. Verify final weights of finished products. Ensure proper packaging, sealing, labeling, and stacking of finished products. Read and comprehend batch records for solids and recon used and batch sequencing. Prepare and perform pre-operational inspections. Pull lab samples for production. Understand and meet the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) targets. Complete and verify all required documentation at the end of each shift. Perform hourly case weight checks and take corrective actions as needed. Troubleshoot mechanical issues and collaborate with maintenance personnel. Follow start-up and shutdown procedures. Operate dryers, including HPP, airflow, and burner controls. Monitor packaging crew for quality and address any deficiencies. Read and follow POs and SAP report procedures. Operate a moisture analyzer and perform metal detector checks. Inspect sifter overflow and report issues. Run all three dryers and the SSL tote filling operation. Print and verify labels from Labelview. Communicate effectively during shift hand-offs. Follow SOPs and adhere to safe work practices and GMPs. Report any conditions that may affect food safety, quality, or personnel safety. Work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Ensure regulatory compliance at all times. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED: • Less than high school education. Qualifications: Advanced mechanical troubleshooting skills. Experience with operating dryers and related equipment. Strong understanding of OEE targets and production documentation. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks. Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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