Operator 1st shift

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.

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Yuma, Arizona nestled between Phoenix and San Diego. Yuma features extraordinary outdoor activities from tubing on the Colorado River to off-roading at the Buttercup Sand Dunes. Our location produces hard boiled eggs for a vast number of both retail and food service customers.

A Multivac Primary Operator I at Michael Foods, is an entry-level role and is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Multivac packaging equipment in a food production environment. A strong emphasis is placed on product quality, food safety, Sanitation and routine maintenance.

• Operate and Maintain Multivac Equipment safely and efficiently
• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) and minor repair tasks, including changing and aligning circular knives, cleaning vacuum systems, and replacing gaskets.
• Work with the maintenance department to identify and diagnose mechanical issues.
• Set up and change equipment for different products.
• Inspect product to ensure the highest quality product is being packaged.
• Confirm and verify the accuracy of product is being packaged.
• Ensure proper sealing, cleanliness, and packaging of products.
• Minimize product loss by maintaining a high attention to detail.
• Understand and correctly document expiration dates and item numbers.
• Follow all PPE requirements, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Assume personal responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow all GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained.
• Always ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain good personal hygiene.
• Maintain a safe and healthy workplace by adhering to safety policies and following GMPs.
• Report on all work-related injuries or unsafe conditions immediately.
• Train and Mentor other operators.
• Follow supervisor instructions and support cross-departmental cooperation.
• Be available to work weekends, Holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

or – Activity or condition exists less than 20% of work time.
B – Moderate – Activity or condition exists between 20 – 60% of work time.
C – Major – Activity or condition exists 60% or more of work time.
N/A – Not applicable (Can also leave the area blank if it does not apply).