Manufacturing - 2nd Shift Machine Operator - Mrs Gerry's Kitchen : Job Details

ABOUT THE COMPANY Mrs. Gerry's was founded in 1973 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Since then, the company has expanded in every way! Mrs. Gerry's offers 120 different products including pasta salads, coleslaws, salad kits, specialty salads, and sides, including the popular Premium Mashed Potatoes that were introduced in 2005 and, of course, the recipe that started it all - Mrs. Gerry's Original Potato Salad. Today, Mrs. Gerry's Salads and Mashed Potatoes are sold coast to coast. In 2020, Mrs. Gerry's was purchased by Sequel Holdings, LLC. Sequel's deep industry experience and strategic planning paired with Mrs. Gerry's ongoing commitment to their employees and the community, ensure long-term value and growth for years to come. STARTING WAGE: $20.50 HOURS: 2:00 p.m. - end time varies with production needsDAYS: Monday - FridaySTATUS: Non-ExemptSUMMARY Operator will be responsible for operating equipment and understanding the various packaging & production equipment. Will ensure products are packaged and produced to Mrs. Gerry's quality and safety standards. Assists with sanitation when necessary. Will rotate through various positions as needed to meet production needs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties may be assigned.

• Know and follow HACCP, SQF, SOP and SSOP programs.
• Know and follow all Food and Safety procedures.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to assemble and disassemble various machines, piping, and pumps.
• All equipment to be set up and maintained for sanitation and eliminate cross-contamination of ingredients.
• When processing lines are not running will be doing various miscellaneous jobs on the lines including sanitation.
• Must be able to move and lift heavy ingredients or equipment.
• Operate machines to ensure ingredients/products meet MKG standards.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Safety conscious
• Must have good recording skills and a sense for detail.
• Familiar with or able to learn computer displays and readouts.
• Must have or be able to obtain a forklift and pallet jack license.
• Ability to apply common reasoning and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Capable of working through problem solving situations for the betterment of the situation.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak, read and understand English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk push, or pull, talk, or hear and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and push or pull. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to or over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly working near moving mechanical parts, occasionally exposed to extreme cold and heat (non-weather). The employee is occasionally working in high, precarious places, may encounter fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. Occasionally employees may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. FACILITY ALERGENS At Mrs. Gerry's, our facility may process items that contain eggs, milk, wheat, soy, fish, crustacea, and tree nuts. EEO STATEMENT Mrs. Gerry's is an equal opportunity employer committed to helping you do your best work. We are committed to providing these opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, pregnancy, or Veteran status. EMPLOYEE DRUG, ALCOHOL, AND CANNABIS FREE WORKPLACE AND DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY Mrs. Gerry's has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. Alcohol, drug, and cannabis misuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Mrs. Gerry's employees, visitors, customers, and consumers as well as to the security of the company's equipment, vehicles, facilities, property, and products. For these reasons, Mrs. Gerry's will conduct pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident/incident drug screens. Pre-employment drug testing and background screen is required.