Vat Room Operator 1- 2nd Shift

Michael Foods • Norwalk, IA

160d

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. 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. Located in Norwalk, Iowa, a southern suburb in the Des Moines metropolitan area, our location produces high quality precooked egg patties as well as various French Toast products.

Requirements

• Ability to work in high and confined spaces while following safety procedures.
• Ability to work overtime and/or weekends when required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
• Three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and 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 add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to prioritize and follow directions with little/no supervision.
• Must have the ability to do multi-functional tasks.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish-English) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Run computerized process systems and hook up silos.
• Perform CIP's of silos and equipment.
• Blend and perform sanitation tasks to ensure optimum production of quality products.
• Comply with Safety work rules and reinforce Safety as a Core Value.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and activities related to Food Safety & Quality.
• Assist in other areas of the business as needed.
• Operate the HTST processing system and CIP system, recording time, temperature, pressure, and flow rates.
• Detect and report or act upon any system abnormality.
• Understand the operation of processing systems and sanitation, bacterial control, and sterilization.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform minor maintenance repairs.
• Coordinate with the packaging lead person regarding system status.
• Clean silos, mix room, totes, pumps, and UHT press.
• Monitor and troubleshoot CIP systems.
• Check chemical concentration for cleaning equipment.
• Monitor chemical usage in chemical rooms.
• Prepare written reports and maintain logs and records required by the company and USDA.
• Blend mixed products using outlined mix procedures.
• Foster open communications and maintain a good attitude toward work and fellow employees.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
• Assume personal responsibility for a safe and healthy workplace.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Report to management any conditions that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
• Ensure regulatory compliance at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED