1st Shift Machine Operator-1

1^st Shift Machine Operator 1

GREAT food starts with GREAT people!

Why Join Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen?

At Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen, we create delicious, high-quality prepared foods so people have more time to enjoy life.

We believe in doing meaningful work, continuously improving, and investing in our people. If you're looking for an opportunity to lead a team, make an impact, and grow with a company that values its employees, we'd love to meet you.

Position Details

Department: Operations

Location: Albert Lea, MN (on-site position only)
Reports To: Day Supervisor
Status: Non-Exempt
Wage: $20.50
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Hours: Start time is 6:00AM year-round, with a varying end time. 

Occasionally changes to work schedule may occur due to production or training needs.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Competitive Pay
 Be rewarded for your teamwork and results.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Free Employer Health Clinic
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident & Hospital Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance (employee, spouse and child(ren)
• Company-paid $25,000 Basic Life Insurance for eligible full-time employees

Time Off

• Paid vacation
• Holidays

Retirement

• 401(k) with company match
• Discretionary profit sharing

Growth Opportunities

• Leadership development
• Training and mentorship
• Career advancement opportunities

About the Role

1^st Shift Machine Operator 1 will be responsible for understanding and operating assigned equipment located on the South side of the plant. They will ensure products are packaged to Mrs. Gerry’s quality and safety standards.

What You'll Do

• Learn and follow all MGK HACCP, SQF, SOP, and SSOP programs.
• Always Comply with all Food Safety procedures.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Set up, sanitize, wash down, and break down machinery per standard operating procedures. 
• Ensure all lids, containers and box labels represent the product being filled.
• Ensure weight of each container of salad per product specification.
• Verify all dates and product names on product and boxes.
• Utilize and adjust metal detectors.
• Box and palletize products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), 1-3 months of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend documentation in English including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. 
• Utilize calculators to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
• Ability to obtain forklift and/or pallet jack license.
• Ability to lift and/or carry occasionally up to 40 pounds. 

Who You'll Work With

You'll be part of a collaborative operations team focused on producing safe, high-quality products. You'll report to the Day Supervisor and work closely with Team Leaders and cross-functional departments to keep production running efficiently.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

This role requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting (occasionally lifting of up to 40 pounds). Employees must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in production areas.

Work Environment

This position is based in a food manufacturing facility where employees may be exposed to wet or humid conditions, moving machinery, cleaning chemicals, airborne particles, varying temperatures, and moderate noise levels. PPE is required in all production areas.

Facility Allergens

Our facility processes products containing: 

Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Soy, Fish, Crustacean shellfish, Tree nuts

Ready to Apply?

Apply online: www.mrsgerrys.com/careers

Our Hiring Process

1. Apply online.
2. Interview with our team.
3. Receive a timely hiring decision—we move quickly for the right candidate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because they make our team stronger.

Pre-employment drug testing and background screening are required.