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Brand: Michael Foods Inc.

Categories: Operations Production

Locations: Mars Hill, Town of, Maine

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Req ID: 25400

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 Mars Hill, Maine. Pineland Farms is one of the largest food manufacturing organizations located in Aroostook County. Our Mars Hill facility has over 200 incredible team members who work together to provide our customers with the best possible potato product. Responsibilities The purpose of this position is to provide On-The-Job Training to new, entry-level, or transferred employees in the operation of plant and/or department equipment and Work Instructions and to assist in the delivery of training, i.e. orientation, quality assurance, safety, problem solving and continuous improvement training. Primary responsibility will be to oversee and implement the Employee Training Qualification Program for Operations employees. This includes training and validation of trainees with respect to their performance against established training objectives and recommendation of additional skill requirements as needed. Assist in delivering Work Instructions, checklists, and visual aids. Conduct new employee orientation, OJT/classroom training and certification. Follow up on a regular, planned schedule to answer questions and verify proficiency. Conduct cross training and annual re-qualification as required by the Training Qualification Program. Support employees who have questions or need additional assistance in understanding their job responsibilities. Maintain files of training materials. Maintain organized log(s) of all training conducted. During non-training or non-production periods, the OJT trainer may be called upon to perform in other capacities such as: working on problem solving, continuous improvement or safety programs/training; cross training of operators; assist with training programs in other departments; check for correct procedure and accuracy; and assist in general housekeeping activities. Perform all training in full compliance with all company, state and/or federal safety and environmental regulations. Notify designated personnel of any irregularities in materials, process, or equipment. Assist with the implementation of required written safety and health programs and plans. These may include, as needed: Hazard Communication Program, Exposure Control Program (Bloodborne Pathogens), Hazard Assessment and Personal Protective Equipment Program (PPE), Respiratory Protection Program, Chemical Safety, Hazard Communication Program, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Entry Program, Emergency Action Plan. Ensure monthly safety and other compliance trainings and all other specifically required training is provided for all employees. Ability to work on any shift as needed to meet internal customer training needs. Expected to adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained in order to maintain SQF Level 3 certification. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and in group situations. Ability to respond to questions from internal/external customers/vendors at all levels including management. 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, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form. LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS: Driver’s license. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Specific skills and abilities required that are not included in other sections: Knowledge of adult education and learning techniques. Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding compliance training requirements. Ability to multi-task, deal with employees with diverse background and good problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to use Microsoft Office including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Word. Basic math skills. Customer service capabilities. Light typing skills. Ability to work indoors in normal office setting for duration of shift. Ability to answer phones and receive pertinent information. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work and may not include all of the duties required of the position.

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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)