Post Holdings

CPG holding company pursuing acquisitions

Oven Operator

Machine & Process OperationUpdated on Nov 5

Full-timeNorwalk, IA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Prior related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
Intermediate computer and technological skills are required.

Responsibilities

Set up and clean, when necessary, all equipment, including oven depositors, pumps, contherms, box machines, and packaging machines, before the scheduled start time to ensure on-time start-ups.
Perform quality checks on products being produced, record information in RedZone, and make necessary system adjustments to ensure customer and company specifications are met.
Monitor spiral freezer operations for ice buildup on belts and coils, and take corrective action to maximize quality and extend the production run.
Perform required sanitation duties to return the system to operation within the set time period.
Troubleshoot equipment that is not operating effectively.
Follow safe work practices and Good Manufacturing Practices, maintain sanitary conditions and product quality, and report conditions or practices that could adversely affect food safety, food quality, or personnel safety to management.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Take responsibility for the food safety and food quality of Michael Foods products.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

A high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) credential is preferred.
At least three months of related experience and/or training is preferred.
Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos is preferred.
Ability to write simple correspondence is preferred.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to other employees is preferred.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages, is preferred.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out oral instructions is preferred.
Ability to deal with problems involving one concrete variable in standardized situations is preferred.

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 Norwalk, Iowa is a southern suburb in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area. We are known for knowing our neighbors and enjoying a great quality of life! Our location produces high quality precooked egg patties as well as various French Toast products.
Responsibilities

SCHEDULE:

This position will operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and sanitize oven and production equipment to ensure safe, efficient operations while maintaining product quality, food safety, GMP compliance, and on-time production targets. This department works 12-hour shifts (5:30 PM - 6:00 AM) on the plant's 2-2-3 rotation / "C" shift schedule. (An example of this schedule is found below.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Set up and clean, if necessary, all equipment including, oven depositors, pumps, contherms, box machines, packaging machine, and any other equipment prior to the scheduled start time to ensure on time start-ups.
Perform quality checks on product being produced, recording information on RedZone and make necessary system adjustments to ensure customer and company specifications are being met.
Monitor spiral freezer operations checking for ice buildup on the belts and coils, taking action to correct the problems to maximize the quality and increase the length of the production run.
Perform necessary sanitation duties as required to get the system back up and running in a set time period.
Troubleshoot equipment that is not running effectively.
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 safety.
Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of MFI products.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Sample Work Schedule (2‑2‑3 Rotation): The 2‑2‑3 schedule includes 12‑hour shifts in a repeating pattern every two weeks and alternates between working and off‑weekends, such as:

Week 1: Work Monday–Tuesday, off Wednesday–Thursday, work Friday–Saturday–Sunday
Week 2: Off Monday–Tuesday, work Wednesday–Thursday, off Friday–Saturday–Sunday

Qualifications

EDUCATION EXPEREINCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Prior related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Intermediate level of computer/technological skills

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
3 or more months of related experience and/or training
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 to other employees of the organization.
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.
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.

About the Company

Post Holdings

CPG holding company pursuing acquisitions

Post Holdings, Inc. is a consumer packaged goods holding company that grows its business mainly through acquisitions. It oversees a portfolio of food and beverage products, food processing, and pet care brands, built through strategic purchases such as Perfection Pet in 2023. The company’s products reach consumers across multiple segments by acquiring and integrating brands rather than developing everything in-house. The core way its products work is through a diversified brand portfolio under one corporate umbrella, allowing cross-brand distribution, scale, and operating efficiency rather than a single product line. Compared with peers, Post Holdings emphasizes growth through continuous acquisitions to broaden its footprint and diversify revenue streams across categories. Its stated goal is to expand its market position by acquiring, integrating, and growing brands in the consumer packaged goods space to create a larger and more diversified business.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Maplewood, MO
Founded: 1897

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