Vatroom Operator – First Shift

Job overview

Vatroom Operator – First Shift is an onsite role in Wakefield, NE. Compensation is not specified. Michael Foods’ Wakefield facility produces a range of egg products, including pasteurized, liquid, dried, hardboiled, and curd products. The operator verifies ingredients, mixes product, collects samples, and monitors equipment and processing conditions. Accurate testing, documentation, sanitation, and adherence to food safety and quality procedures help maintain consistent production and compliant finished products.

What you'll do

• Verify ingredients and mixing procedures
• collect product samples for moisture, chemical, and microbiological testing
• operate densifier equipment, forklift, and pallet jack
• verify finished weights
• seal, label, and palletize products
• maintain production and warehouse cleanliness
• document process checks and batch records
• troubleshoot minor equipment issues
• operate pasteurizers and check product temperatures
• follow SOPs, GMPs, safety, food quality, and regulatory requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

vatroom operator

first shift

michael foods

wakefield ne

onsite

egg processing

food production

pasteurization

quality testing

food safety

forklift

weekend and holiday availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Regular full-time position. High school diploma or GED is required; prior manufacturing experience and forklift or pallet jack experience are preferred. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed and lift up to 50 pounds.

About the employer

Post Holdings Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing. Sector: 31.