Business Unit Description: 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 Gaylord, Minnesota is Minnesota's Healthy Heartland! Gaylord is located in south central Minnesota about an hour west of the Twin Cities and 35 minutes from Mankato, Hutchinson, and New Ulm. As the County Seat, Gaylord is the "Hub of Sibley County." Our location produces liquid egg, hardcook egg, and precooked egg such as scrambled, patties and omelets. Responsibilities: Shift: 6pm to 6:30 am up to 30 hours per weekStarting wage: $20.00/HRPOSITION SUMMARY: The Forklift Operator is responsible for moving materials to and from proper storage areas by operating a small industrial vehicle.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Attend pre-shift meetings, including stretching as a group.Drive forklift in a safe and productive manner. Complete the daily forklift inspection and remove the lift from service if a defect is detected.Ship and receive product damage free and accurately by completing the Quality Reassurance Checks.Monitor the floor for safety concerns or infractions and act appropriately.Complete all documents and paperwork completely and accurately.Fill customer orders accurately and follow the customer’s special instructions.Work very closely with the office staff to ensure discrepancies and issues are completed accurately.Ensure warehouse is organized, clean, damages are taken care of and pallets are off the floor and placed into bins.Promote teamwork within your team and between teams by communicating in a positive and pleasant manner. 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 safetyResponsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of MFI products.Adhere to all safety policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:High school diploma or G.E.D or an equivalent combination of education and experienceThe successful completion of Powered Industrial Truck training program and pass the forklift certification.Effectively read, write and speak English.Strong math and configuration is necessaryAbility to analyze situations and make the best decision which benefits the company without jeopardizing the health and well-being of the employee.PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: A minimum of six months experience in a palletized warehouse environment is preferred. Good Inter-Personal skills are required.Certification is preferred but, is not required at the time of hire. All distribution operators will be provided with MFI approved P.I.T. training /certification at the start of employment.

Business Unit Description: 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 Gaylord, Minnesota is Minnesota's Healthy Heartland! Gaylord is located in south central Minnesota about an hour west of the Twin Cities and 35 minutes from Mankato, Hutchinson, and New Ulm. As the County Seat, Gaylord is the "Hub of Sibley County." Our location produces liquid egg, hardcook egg, and precooked egg such as scrambled, patties and omelets. Responsibilities: Starting Wage:$21/HourShift Differential:$2.50/HourHours:6 PM - 6 AMBenefits:401(k) matchingDental insuranceDisability insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time off (Available Day 1)Referral programTuition reimbursementVision insurancePOSITION SUMMARY:To ensure a high quality product is being packaged at all times.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Maintains all tray packers and ensures proper operations (loading trays, maintaining proper glue volume, etc.)Maintains video jet to ensure they are properly cleaned, adequate liquid is available, correct information is coded, and print is clear and readable at all times.Monitors shrink-wrap machine and adds film as required.Fill in for other Packaging machine operator for breaks and when on vacations.Monitor date on master shipper for legibility and to make corrective actions when necessary.Set-up of equipment and material for a production run.Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe, productive work area.Fosters open communications and a good attitude toward work and fellow employees.Maintains regular and consistent attendance.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 safetyPerform Sanitation procedures in accordance with department and food safety standards (sometimes for the duration of your shift).Run, clean, conduct preventive maintenance, troubleshoot extended run fillers, i.e.: Elopack Fillers/Capers Scholle.Ability to navigate operating system on tablets in order to conduct required quality and performance checksFollow instructions for ingredient mixingAbility to calculate mathematical equations, figures, and amounts to include proportions, percentages, fractions, and ratios.Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of MFI products.Performs other similar duties and responsibilities as requested.Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and/or experienceAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers/vendors or employees of the organization.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.Basic computer knowledge and skills.