General Labor 1st shift

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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.

Hard cooked Laborers perform a variety of essential production and labor duties within the hard‑cooked department. Responsibilities include inspecting product and packaging, ensuring correct labeling and counts, and maintaining quality standards.

• Inspect finished product packaging for shell fragments, grades, and accurate egg counts.
• Assist in egg quality inspection, removing broken eggs and shell fragments as necessary.
• Apply correct labels to tubs and understand date codes and item numbers.
• Ensure bags and pails are properly sealed and clean.
• Assist operators with machine start‑ups and film changes.
• Stack tubs of finished product onto designated pallets.
• Load flats of eggs onto conveyor belts manually.
• Stage eggs from totes onto preparation tables.
• Perform checks on pasteurizers, metal detectors, and brine solutions.
• Maintain cleanliness in the production area.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for consistent performance.
• Adhere to safe work practices, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and sanitary conditions to uphold product quality and safety.
• Report any issues affecting food safety, quality, or personnel safety to management.
• Ensure a safe and healthy workplace by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain regulatory compliance at all times.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Less than high school education required.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficient in using computer touch screens to operate production lines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a company pallet jack license; experience with pallet jacks preferred.
• Basic literacy skills to read and understand simple words and numbers.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Capability to follow oral instructions and apply common sense understanding.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills and effective teamwork.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. safely.
• Capable of working independently or collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self‑motivated with a proactive approach to tasks.
• Exhibits responsible behavior and adaptability to change.
• Comfortable working in diverse environmental conditions (cold, wet, noisy, dusty, humid).

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 401(K) retirement plan
• Long‑Term Disability, Accident Coverage and Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance and Short‑Term Disability provided at company expense
• No waiting period for PTO and Holiday Pay
• Incentive Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement and on‑the‑job training
• Voluntary Benefits including Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).