Breaking Labor 2nd Shift

Post Holdings Inc.; Britt (IA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Britt, Iowa, is seeking a regular full-time production worker for the egg breaking department. You will rotate general production duties, adhere to safety and GMPs, and help maintain food safety and quality while meeting daily targets.

The role requires lifting up to 75 lbs, working in a cold, wet environment, and willingness to travel between locations. Weekend/holiday overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• 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

• Perform rotation of all general production and labor duties in the breaking department.
• Comply with Safety work rules and reinforce Safety as a Core Value.
• Follow policies related to Food Safety & Quality to reduce product and process variability.
• Prevent bad eggs from contaminating finished products and ensure quality of eggs entering breaking room.
• Removes all yolk from whites to ensure a high quality product during the separation process.

Skills

Reading ability

Communication skills

Numerical ability

Follow oral instructions

Teamwork

Open to change

Self-motivated

Education

Less than high school education

Job description

Brand: Michael Foods Inc.

Categories: Operations Production

Locations: Britt, Iowa

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible: No

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

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.

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Britt, Iowa where more eggs are produced within a 100 mile radius than anywhere in the world. Small town living and friendly faces make Britt, Iowa a place to call home. Our location is an egg processing facility that varies from breaking, pasteurization, and dried egg. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that's First in Food.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform rotation of all general production and labor duties in the breaking department.

This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are

followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prevents bad eggs from contaminating finished products and ensures quality of eggs entering breaking room.
• Removes all yolk from whites to ensure a high quality product during the separation process.
• Keeps machine running at top production speeds and follows each day’s responsibilities. (whole egg vs. separating)
• Follows USDA regulations.
• Checks cleanliness, air pressure, water pressure, amount of chemicals, and fullness of flats on the machines continuously during each shift.
• Safely lifts, carries and dumps 30-50 lbs. buckets into augers.
• Rotates with floor person as needed.
• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
• Able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Willing to travel and work at multiple locations.
• Correctly cleans, drys, and tags flats.
• Hauls racks and stacker, ties and picks up all material neatly in the proper amounts and heights.
• Dumps inedible buckets from machines being loaded after the end of the shift clean up.
• Ensures that ARUs are set up for production.
• Communicates with the supervisor, maintenance and operators about any safety, maintenance or production problems throughout the shift.
• Assists with the breaker operators
• Assists in proper rotation of shell egg inventory (FIFO)
• Able to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:

Less than high school education.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• 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 (tripping cups, cleaning whites, etc.).
• 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Capable of safely lifting 75 lbs. on occasion.
• Ability to work in cold, wet, noisy, dusty and humid environments.
• Ability to tolerate constant motion.
• Able to climb and move above, below and into tight spaces.
• Ability to work in high humidity conditions and around USDA required cleaning solutions.
• Free of any breathing asthmatic conditions, dusty and aromatic conditions prevail.
• Possesses good hand-eye coordination.

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform rotation of all general production and labor duties in the breaking department.

This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are

followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prevents bad eggs from contaminating finished products and ensures quality of eggs entering breaking room.
• Removes all yolk from whites to ensure a high quality product during the separation process.
• Keeps machine running at top production speeds and follows each day’s responsibilities. (whole egg vs. separating)
• Follows USDA regulations.
• Checks cleanliness, air pressure, water pressure, amount of chemicals, and fullness of flats on the machines continuously during each shift.
• Safely lifts, carries and dumps 30-50 lbs. buckets into augers.
• Rotates with floor person as needed.
• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
• Able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Willing to travel and work at multiple locations.
• Correctly cleans, drys, and tags flats.
• Hauls racks and stacker, ties and picks up all material neatly in the proper amounts and heights.
• Dumps inedible buckets from machines being loaded after the end of the shift clean up.
• Ensures that ARUs are set up for production.
• Communicates with the supervisor, maintenance and operators about any safety, maintenance or production problems throughout the shift.
• Assists with the breaker operators
• Assists in proper rotation of shell egg inventory (FIFO)
• Able to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:

Less than high school education.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• 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 (tripping cups, cleaning whites, etc.).
• 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Capable of safely lifting 75 lbs. on occasion.
• Ability to work in cold, wet, noisy, dusty and humid environments.
• Ability to tolerate constant motion.
• Able to climb and move above, below and into tight spaces.
• Ability to work in high humidity conditions and around USDA required cleaning solutions.
• Free of any breathing asthmatic conditions, dusty and aromatic conditions prevail.
• Possesses good hand-eye coordination.

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)