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Machine Operator 1 (8hr 1st Shift)

Michael Foods and Careers
Norwalk, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/26/2027
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Set up and clean, if necessary, all equipment including, oven depositors, pumps, contherms, box machines, packaging machine, and any other equipment prior to the scheduled start time to ensure on time start-ups.

  • Perform quality checks on product being produced, recording information on RedZone and make necessary system adjustments to ensure customer and company specifications are being met.

  • Monitor spiral freezer operations checking for ice buildup on the belts and coils, taking action to correct the problems to maximize the quality and increase the length of the production run.

  • Perform necessary sanitation duties as required to get the system back up and running in a set time period.

  • Troubleshoot equipment that is not running effectively.

  • 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

  • Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of MFI products.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION EXPEREINCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:


  • One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Intermediate level of computer/technological skills.

  • Forklift expereince.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:


  • High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)

  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

  • Ability to write simple correspondence.

  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral form.

  • Ability to deal with problems involving one concrete variable in standardized situations.

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