Third Shift- Waste Management

Michael Foods Inc.•Lansing, IL

11d•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. 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. Our plant, located in Lansing, IL, pasteurizes raw eggs to remove harmful bacteria for a more safe product to the foodservice industry.

Requirements

Able to safely lift and carry 50lbs.
Able to work independently or with others in a team environment depending upon the assignment.
Self-motivated while also willing to ask questions and seek direction.
Displays responsible behavior at work.
Open to change.
Ability to work in cold, wet, noisy, dusty and humid environments.
Ability to work around required cleaning solutions.
Possesses good hand-eye coordination.
Able to stand on hard surface most of the shift, ascend and descend stairs, bend, stoop or crouch, grasp and reach.

Nice To Haves

Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
Able to use computer touch screens to start and stop lines as needed.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a company pallet jack license. Experience with pallet jack preferred.
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. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers.
Capability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral form.
Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships and work effectively with others to complete work assignments.

Responsibilities

Comply with Safety work rules at all times and reinforce Safety as a Core Value.
Ensure all policies, procedures and activities related to Food Safety & Quality are followed and complied with uniformly.
Perform rotation of all general production and labor duties in the department.
Maintain floor clean and dispose of waste properly.
Fill in for other positions in the department when needed.
Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure product quality is maintained.
Run inedible product through centrifuge and throw waste in dumpsters.
Fill barrels with liquid egg and transport liquid to alternate containers.
Ensure bags and pails are properly sealed and clean.
Keep production area clean and free from water and buildup.
Clean and dry flats before sending them out.
Load stacks of dirty flats onto the track at the end of the flat washing machine.
Monitor automatic mechanical loading of individual flats into flat washer ensuring the machine does not jam.
Oversee entire procedure for flat washer enduring there are no jams from the time a flat enters the washing area until it exits and stacks at the other end of the machine.
Monitor and oversee that stacks of clean flats enter and exit the spin dryer correctly.
Remove stacks of clean dry flats from a conveyor to a nearby skid.
Follow proper SOP’s (Standard Operation Procedures).
Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.