General Labor

General Laborer – Michael Foods (6 am – 6 pm)

Michael Foods, Inc. operates a Norfolk, Nebraska facility that produces powdered and dehydrated meat and poultry products. This role supports the day‑to‑day cooking and processing operations.

Location:

Norfolk, Nebraska – Northwest of Omaha.

• Safely operate cookers, reactors, and related processing equipment.
• Maintain proper temperatures and cooking pressures for liquid products.
• Monitor system capacity and product levels.
• Unload liquid tankers and process liquid products as instructed.
• Operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and other material handling equipment.
• Perform mid‑shift cleaning and sanitation of cooking and processing rooms.
• Maintain production records, reports, and GMP procedures.
• Use PPE and lockout/tagout procedures when required.
• Adhere to food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Up to one month related experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Basic English reading, speaking, and comprehension.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Basic computer skills.
• Common sense reasoning for written or oral instructions.
• Physical ability to lift 25 – 60 pounds occasionally, 10 – 20 pounds constantly, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to stand, walk, talk, and use hands for up to 60 pounds.
• Experience in a hot, vibrating environment and exposure to chemicals, fumes, and moving parts.

Michael Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.