Michael Foods
Michael Foods

65 Michael Foods Machine Operator Jobs Hiring Near You

Machines at Sugar Foods include ovens, baggers, and case erectors among others. The Villa Rica ... Operators are responsible for ensuring that their machine and/or line safely produces the highest ...

Machines at Sugar Foods include ovens, baggers, and case erectors among others. The Villa Rica ... Operators are responsible for ensuring that their machine and/or line safely produces the highest ...

Machines at Sugar Foods include ovens, baggers, and case erectors among others. The Villa Rica ... Operators are responsible for ensuring that their machine and/or line safely produces the highest ...

Machines at Sugar Foods include ovens, baggers, and case erectors among others. The Villa Rica ... Operators are responsible for ensuring that their machine and/or line safely produces the highest ...

2nd shift-Egg inspector

Klingerstown, PA

$17.50 - $19.50/hr

Business Unit Overview Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution ... Breaking Machine Operator - removing inedible egg product by flipping a lever and diverting the ...

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Michael Foods Jobs Information

What is it like to work at Michael Foods?

Michael Foods is a company that values teamwork, innovation, and customer satisfaction, fostering a collaborative work environment where employees can contribute to the company's mission of providing high-quality food products.

The company operates in a fast-paced, dynamic industry, with a diverse range of roles and departments, including production, logistics, and research and development, offering opportunities for career growth and professional development. Michael Foods' facilities are equipped with modern technology and equipment, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.

Working at Michael Foods may appeal to candidates who are passionate about the food industry, enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, and are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a company that produces a wide range of products, from eggs and dairy to frozen and refrigerated foods.

Do workers at Michael Foods get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
54% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Does Michael Foods pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
39% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

At Michael Foods, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
94% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.

Is the health insurance from Michael Foods affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
95% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Michael Foods?

Most people get paid time off work.
95% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.

Do workers at Michael Foods worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
89% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and December 2025.

Do Michael Foods workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
67% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and December 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Michael Foods?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
38% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do Michael Foods managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
89% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and December 2025.

Do jobs at Michael Foods spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
20% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and December 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Michael Foods?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
41% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Is working at Michael Foods good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
54% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people at Michael Foods feel treated with respect by their managers?

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
39% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Michael Foods get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
57% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Michael Foods?

Most people feel stressed out here.
86% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Michael Foods enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
78% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people at Michael Foods recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
55% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Michael Foods?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
52% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Michael Foods?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 54% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do people think Michael Foods’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
96% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Michael Foods is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
What are the most popular categories at Michael Foods?
Infographic showing various Machine Operator job openings at Michael Foods in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 98% Full Time, and 2% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.
Packaging Operator - Day shift - Gaylord II

Packaging Operator - Day shift - Gaylord II

Michael Foods Inc.

Gaylord, MN • On-site

$21 - $26.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


Michael Foods rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

167th of 381 rated food and drinks producers


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 Gaylord, Minnesota is Minnesota's Healthy Heartland! Gaylord is located in south central Minnesota about an hour west of the Twin Cities and 35 minutes from Mankato, Hutchinson, and New Ulm. As the County Seat, Gaylord is the "Hub of Sibley County." Our location produces liquid egg, hardcook egg, and precooked egg such as scrambled, patties and omelets.
Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY:
To ensure a high quality product is being packaged at all times.
Shift: 6:00am-6:00pm - 12 hour day shifts.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Maintains all tray packers and ensures proper operations (loading trays, maintaining proper glue volume, etc.)
  • Maintains video jet to ensure they are properly cleaned, adequate liquid is available, correct information is coded, and print is clear and readable at all times.
  • Monitors shrink-wrap machine and adds film as required.
  • Fill in for other Packaging machine operator for breaks and when on vacations.
  • Monitor date on master shipper for legibility and to make corrective actions when necessary.
  • Set-up of equipment and material for a production run.
  • Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe, productive work area.
  • Fosters open communications and a good attitude toward work and fellow employees.
  • Maintains regular and consistent attendance.
  • 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
  • Perform Sanitation procedures in accordance with department and food safety standards (sometimes for the duration of your shift).
  • Run, clean, conduct preventive maintenance, troubleshoot extended run fillers, i.e.: Elopack Fillers/Capers Scholle.
  • Ability to navigate operating system on tablets in order to conduct required quality and performance checks
  • Follow instructions for ingredient mixing
  • Ability to calculate mathematical equations, figures, and amounts to include proportions, percentages, fractions, and ratios.
  • Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of MFI products.
  • Performs other similar duties and responsibilities as requested.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
  • One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers/vendors or employees of the organization.
  • 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.
  • Basic computer knowledge and skills.
The pay range for this position is $21.00 to $26.50 per hour.

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About Michael Foods

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While our Michael Foods name has only been around since 1987, our true origins date all the way back to 1908 on a small family farm in New England. Over the past century, our capabilities have grown into innovative food offerings that reduce food safety risk, naturally extended shelf life and simplify food preparation and processing for foodservice kitchens and food manufacturers alike. Today, Michael Foods is a multi-billion-dollar supplier of foodservice, food ingredient and retail offerings that specializes in value-added eggs, and refrigerated potatoes. What’s our secret recipe? Great people, make real great food. Not only in our farms, facilities and offices across the country, but in the communities where we live and work. Explore more about who we are and how we strive to be First in Food for you by clicking below.

Industry

Food and drink manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Minnetonka, MN, US

Year founded

1908