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**Brand:** Michael Foods Inc. **Categories:** Operations Production **Locations:** Yuma, Arizona **Position Type:** Regular Full-Time **Remote Eligible:** No **Req ID:** 27468 **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 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. Responsibilities A Operator is responsible for safely operating computerized and manual process systems to efficiently produce high quality and safe products that meet company and customer specifications. This role also includes performing specialized preventive maintenance (PM) tasks, supporting mechanical troubleshooting, and training less experienced operators. Responsibilities will include assisting in other departments or other duties as requested by management. The employee has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures, and activities related to Food Safety & Quality are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assumes personal responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adheres to all safety policies/procedures and incorporates safety and health in all job duties/tasks. Adheres to safe work practices, follows GMPs, maintains sanitary conditions, and ensures that product quality is maintained. Reports any conditions or practices that may adversely affect employee safety or food safety/quality to management immediately. Maintains and operates all equipment in a safe manner, demonstrating safety as a top priority. Performs PMs and maintenance support tasks including: Changing, aligning, and assembling circular knives. Cleaning and reassembling vacuum systems. Performing PMs on film trim, Multivac vacuum systems, forming and leveling lifters. Changing and adjusting blue belts. Replacing sealing plate gasket bases. Supports the maintenance department by identifying mechanical issues and assisting in diagnostics and basic repairs. Operates Multivac equipment with demonstrated knowledge and efficiency. Trains and mentors other Operator team members on equipment operation, troubleshooting, and safety practices. Follows all SQF principles pertinent to your position as specified by the SQF Practitioner. Reports all Food Safety & Quality issues to a Supervisor, QA Manager, or Senior Manager. Inspects/sorts the eggs to ensure the highest quality product is being packaged. Confirms and verifies product weight and labeling accuracy. Ensures proper sealing, cleanliness, and packaging of bags and pails. Understands expiration dates, item numbers, and proper documentation. Minimizes product loss through consistent attention to detail. Maintains a clean, neat, and sanitary work area. Reports all work-related injuries or unsafe conditions to supervisor immediately. Uses appropriate safety equipment (e.g., ear plugs, boots, safety glasses, bump caps, etc.) and lockout/tagout procedures as required. Follows supervisor instructions and supports cross-departmental cooperation. Maintains good personal hygiene. Willing and able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED: Minimum 2 years of experience operating Multivac machines in a food production environment. Demonstrated ability to perform technical PMs and identify equipment-related issues. Prior experience training and mentoring peers in a production setting. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out oral and written instructions. Demonstrates initiative, responsibility, and strong interpersonal skills. Able to work both independently and as part of a team. Positive attitude and self-motivated approach to work. Comfortable working around cleaning solutions and in manufacturing environments. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to work in cold, wet, noisy, dusty and humid environments. Possesses good hand-eye coordination. Able to stand on hard surface most of the shift, ascend and descend stairs, bend, stoop or crouch, grasp and reach. Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Standing for long periods of time. The noise levels in the work environment will range from moderate to loud. 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 other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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