General Labor - Second 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 . Location Description Michael foods, Inc. located in Chaska, Minnesota is known as the "best small town in Minnesota" with a highly rated school system and home of the PGA Tournament in 2018! As our community grows, we strive to preserve the small town atmosphere. Minutes away from beautiful lakes, major highways, shopping malls and the Twin Cities, it is the perfect location to work!. Our location produces a variety of potato products. For over 100 years, the Michael Foods family of businesses has leveraged quality ingredients and innovative processes to offer the finest products and solutions to our customers and to food-loving consumers. Responsibilities This general labor position maintains efficient production flow and product quality by inspecting for defects, supporting line operations, ensuring GMP compliance, communicating issues, and upholding safety and sanitation standards.   JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  Inspects items for any defects and removing the defects from the process.  Opens containers and unwraps trays. Loads machines with sufficient product such as trays or baskets to maintain operation of the line.  Maintains basket washing station. Effectively communicates relevant information to fellow employees on the shift and to on-coming employees at shift change.  Communicates all process inefficiencies, equipment malfunctions, safety concerns and GMP issues to the Department Lead and/or Supervisor.  Adheres to safe work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Reports to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety. Participates in floor cleaning and sanitation efforts when needed.  Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adheres to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks. Adheres to quality 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 and quality. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications JOB QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: No prior experience or training is required.  COMMUNICATION SKILLS: In order to promote a manufacturing environment that is safe and efficient for both personnel and food, the ability to effectively communicate in basic English (both verbal and written) is required. This includes the ability to speak, read and comprehend safety instructions, rules and warnings for self and others in both normal and emergency situations.   LANGUAGE SKILLS: 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. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers. REASONING ABILITY: 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. The pay range for this position is $18.09 to $18.09 per hour.