Pasteurizer Machine Operator 2

Michael Foods Inc.•Lansing, IL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. Our plant, located in Lansing, IL, pasteurizes raw eggs to remove harmful bacteria for a more safe product to the foodservice industry.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with others to complete work assignments.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Work independently, prioritize duties and display responsible behavior at work.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to prioritize and follow directions with little/no supervision.
Must have ability to do multi-functional tasks.
Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends when required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

Checking egg temps, machine speeds, tank levels and leaks.
Keeping machines running efficiently and accurately documenting and reporting data.
Monitors machines and ensures they are running efficiently, within range for temperatures, speed and tank levels, no leaks and full of eggs.
Performs minor adjustments of equipment and troubleshooting equipment problems.
Communicates machine or product issues to production management and/or maintenance.
Performs quality check on in-coming raw egg and finished product.
Understands the cross contamination and mitigation steps for the area, all grades of eggs.
Completes required documentation accurately and timely.
Follows SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) guidelines.
Keeps area and equipment clean using sanitation procedures.
Accurately programs, tracks and reports out of Data Trace readings per HACCP requirements.
Communicates effectively with operators to control egg flows.
Adheres to safe work practices, follows GMP’s, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Reports to management if any conditions or practices may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
Able to perform other duties as assigned.