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Michael Foods

Michael Foods is consistently changing division and region management which is leaving an unstable reputation about the company.

A typical day at work starts on most days at 6:00 am until about 6:00 pm when working form a home office. When out in the field it is not unusual after planning out our calendars for 90 days to get last minute changes that leave our brokers and customers un-trusting on whether we could commit to a time.

The colleagues in my region for the first 4 years were extraordinary. We were a team in the true sense of the word. Communicating on every level for support within our division offering assistance to each other where needed to make us more successful.

The hardest part of the job is there was the lack of trust and confidence in the sales team they had. Corporate would make changes on behalf of the company to our distributors that left them very unhappy and gave the opinion of MFI corporate being arrogant. The sales in the field suffered the consequences of these opinions and when volume was lost the sales were blamed for corporates decision. They never take into consideration the opinions of the sales team.

Sales has fought hard to maintain volume when new competition has eroded our region.

They are now letting the brokers dictate how their business should be run and people are losing their jobs. Good people are suffering from all of these changes and the mood of the company is poor.

Nothing more is enjoyable about working for Michael Foods.

Working at Michael Foods has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The company truly puts people first, which is evident in the numerous opportunities for advancement and recognition available to all team members. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance your career, Michael Foods provides a clear path for growth and development.

One of the standout aspects of working here is the family-like environment. From day one, you feel welcomed and valued, and the sense of camaraderie among team members is unmatched. The company culture is supportive and inclusive, making it a place where you can truly thrive.

Innovation is also at the heart of Michael Foods. The leadership team is always open to new ideas and encourages creativity and initiative from all employees. This openness not only fosters a dynamic and forward-thinking work environment but also allows everyone to contribute meaningfully to the company's success.

Additionally, Michael Foods hosts numerous fun team member events throughout the year, which further strengthens the bonds among colleagues and makes working here enjoyable. These events are a testament to the company’s commitment to maintaining a positive and engaging workplace.

In summary, Michael Foods is more than just a place to work; it’s a place to grow, innovate, and feel part of a close-knit community. I highly recommend Michael Foods to anyone looking for a fulfilling and supportive career.



In my experience, working at Michael Foods in Lenox, Iowa was often frustrating due to what appeared to be inconsistent standards and favoritism within the workplace. Employees who put forth significant effort did not always receive the same recognition or advancement opportunities as others.

The work-life balance was challenging, with employees frequently working long hours and often having only one day off per week. When my vehicle broke down shortly after reaching my six-month employment milestone, I felt that management showed little flexibility or understanding regarding my situation.

I was promoted to a backup floor walker position and was regularly told that I was performing well. However, despite positive feedback, I felt that employee contributions were not always valued equally and that workers were often viewed as easily replaceable.

Additionally, I observed concerns regarding workplace culture, including what I believed to be unequal treatment of employees, favoritism, and inadequate responses to reports of inappropriate behavior. In my opinion, these issues created an environment that did not consistently reflect the principles of equal opportunity employment or professional workplace standards.

Overall, my experience left me feeling that employee well-being, fairness, and accountability were not given the priority they deserved.

What is the best part of working at the company?
They are very competitive/comparable pay wise 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Going there. It used to be a nice place to work. Now it's very cutthroat. Micro managed to no end. Most qualified are never promoted. Its a popularity contest and plant manager makes hand shake back door deals. HR is all but inaccessible. Hiding behind the corporate mantra

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Extremely stressful, there is a good core group that genuinely work. Our numbers are in place to make management look good, not make money. Make you use vacation days on Saturdays when its technically not a scheduled work day. No OT if you take a vacation day during the week and work Saturday. Always short on help, yet want more and more from the "regulars" that keep their mouths shut

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Go to work, watch half the equipment not work, watch unqualified mechanics work on said equipment, watch people bicker like children, go to the office and right statements which aren't worth the paper they are printed on. Start running good about halfway through the shift, finish and go home. Come in the next day and get told everything you didn't do

When company was privately owned it was very family oriented.  As new and larger companies has taken over the almighty dollar has become increasingly importantSince Post took over health insurance has gotten worse.

   Management has their favorites. 
 No recognition for a job well done. 
 Work short a lot, very rarely see any help wanted ads (less wages paid out improves their bottom line) 
    The same few hard workers do most of the work and are not recognized nor are the lazy people written up or talked to. Unless it was your year to be "picked on"  
.Management has different standards for different people. 
 The housepeople have more and more tasks put on them..
   The main reason they can't get good help or even fill the open positions is because they cater to the lazy ones and work the good ones to death.until they quit.
    All that said, there are only 2 industries in this area that you can make a half way decent living and have health insurance. Michael Foods and the swine farms.  AS long as you show up every day and keep your mouth shut you should be ok.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Interacting with the employees and customers. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
They don't care about their workers, they think everyone is replaceable even those that have been there 20 plus years, some of the managers abuse their position and do things that go against the company's visions and mission statement, if you upset a manager then start looking for a new job because they will be watching for you to make a mistake or will ask other employees things about you to get any reason they can to terminate.  Once terminated they black list you and tell the department employees and coworkers that they aren't to have further contact with the terminated employee anymore.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very stressful and at times uncomfortable.   

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Make sure employees knew what the expectations were for the work load, made sure they followed instructions,  and stayed on task each day to complete department objectives.

I get to work 1 hour before our 1/2 hour pre-shift production meeting. Hit the production floor to make sure the lines are running properly,make sure all team members have the tools needed for the day,for example, paper work,and any other materials, to make there day run smooth and productive. I them continue to montor the departments to see if maint. is needed in any area.
I have learnes that all cultures can work together and be very productive.
We have a great management group all the way from the leads to the Plant Manager. Very friendly and helpful if you need something.
Co-workers also very good, we all work as 1 team.
Hardeset part of the job if I had to pick something would be long hours, but I have worked long hours in the food industry my whole life.
I like working with and coaching people to make them both an asset to the company and themselves and watching them grow as a person and be able to support there families.
This is a great acompany to work for but I am from the the Waterloo Iowa area, and would like to get closer to home and my family.

Multi task have to be supper fast manage variety of machines , lift up to 100 pound use poly jack to maneuver poly to machines. Make corrective actions and settings to machines as needed. Manage quality paper work and have to do some data entry and logs in the computer at end of the day to ensure all data is entered in system. work with many people of many different cultural backgrounds. The hardest part of my job would be remembering all the machines everyone is different and has different settings and I run them all because i am there only relief operator that does that job.The management there is hard on you not very understanding and always rushing you and that can lead to problems with your production they make the environment very stressful. The most enjoyable part would be the variety of people I get to work with on a daily bases.

This position involves processing check requests and invoices to pay customers for rebates and promotions.  All invoices must have the necessary approvals and support documentation before payment is processed to comply with SOX requirements.  Documents come from various sources, i.e. mail, emails, or download from ERP system.  Because of several software systems talking with one another, each invoice is reviewed as to which method is used for processing.  Processing the weekly check run, following up on outstanding checks, filing, and W-9 documentation are also part of the job.  My most enjoyable part of the job is communicating with the internal customers all over the country about the required information to pay a document or questions they may have.

-A typical day at work is a long and arduous one with one task after another. It feels never ending.
-I have learned how to run multiple machines and how to navigate work-place politics.
-The management only cares about you if you've known them outside of work. If you are not related to them or are not their friend outside of work do not expect to be treated the same as someone who is a friend or relative.
-Michael foods is definitely a clique environment. That is to say the workers there form groups of friends and very rarely welcome outsiders into those groups.
-For me the hardest part of the job was working seven days a week non-stop.
-There really wasn't anything enjoyable about working at Michael Foods.

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