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Machine Operator - 1st Shift
Job in
Norwalk, Warren County, Iowa, 50211, USA
Listed on 2026-06-23
Listing for:
Post Holdings Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-23
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Food Production, Manufacturing Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** Michael Foods Inc.
** Categories:
** Operations Production
** Locations:
** Norwalk, Iowa
** Position Type:
** Regular Full-Time
** Remote Eligible:
** No
** Req :
** 31263
** 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*
* Michael Foods, Inc. located in Norwalk, Iowa is a southern suburb in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area. We are known for knowing our neighbors and enjoying a great quality of life! Our location produces high quality precooked egg patties as well as various French Toast products.
** Responsibilities*
* *
* 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 Red Zone 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.
** Qualifications*
* ** EDUCATION EXPEREINCE AND
SKILLS REQUIRED:
*
* + Prior work-related experience and/or training.
+ Intermediate level of computer/technological skills.
+ Ability to train for forklift certification.
** PREFERRED EDUCATION,
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
*
* + High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
+ 6 months or more of experience in machine operation.
+ Prior forklift experience preferred.
+ 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 carry out instructions furnished in oral form.
+ Ability to deal with problems involving one concrete variable in standardized situations.
*
* 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 Red Zone 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.
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…
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