Sanitation Tech -Big Red 2nd Shift

Michael Foods Inc.•Wakefield Township, NE

14h•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. They offer exciting job possibilities throughout their organization. Wakefield is one of the largest production facilities within Michael Foods, serving as a flex plant capable of producing everything from a whole pasteurized egg to liquid, dried, hardboiled and curds. This position is responsible for overall equipment cleanliness and sanitation of the breaking areas.

Requirements

Less than high school education.

Nice To Haves

Previous sanitation experience a plus but not required
Ability to read a limited number of two-and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
Good communication skills.
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers.
Capability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral form.
Capability to understand and follow oral instruction.
Must be able to perform multiple tasks at a time.
Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with others to complete work assignments.
Open to change.
Positive interpersonal relationships.
Able to work independently and with others in a team environment.
Self-motivated while also willing to ask questions and seek direction.
Displays responsible behavior at work.

Responsibilities

Responsible for overall equipment cleanliness and sanitation of department area.
Accountable for performing daily, weekly and monthly master sanitation schedules for department area.
Responsible for daily pre-op inspections.
Responsible for following daily production start-up procedures.
Cross-trained in two sanitation jobs.
Report any equipment/mechanical problems.
Able to use team efforts when inspecting area.
Adheres to safe work practices, following GMP’s, maintaining sanitary conditions and ensuring that product quality is maintained. Reports to management if any conditions or practices may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
Responsible for following duties of the plant goals without being prompted.
Ability to follow good manufacturing practices (GMPs), proper protective equipment (PPE), and lock-out-tag-out (LOTO) guidelines without being prompted.
Capability to reference the CP Manual for questions about the sanitation program.
Has knowledge of and understands why we use chemical handling procedures while handling chemicals such as caustics, acids, quats, bleach, and peracetic.
Capability of conducting effective pre-op to RTE standards.
Ability to consistently titrate correctly.
Able to perform other duties as assigned.