Food Processing Operator - 12-Hour Shift, CIP & QA

Post Holdings, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. seeks an experienced Processing Operator to run computerized process systems, connect silos, perform CIP tasks, and support sanitation to maximize production quality while upholding safety standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring systems, documenting time/temperature data, and maintaining logs per USDA requirements, with overtime/weekend availability as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in high and confined spaces and follow safety procedures.
• Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends when required.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 3–6 months related experience or training; or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Operate the HTST processing system and CIP system, recording all time, temperature, pressure, and flow rates as required by the company.
• Detect and report system abnormalities to reduce risk to equipment or product.
• Understand aseptic operations and sanitation to meet quality standards and USDA guidelines.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform minor maintenance repairs.
• Coordinate with the packaging lead to ensure timely startup of the production line.
• Clean silos, mix room, totes, pumps, UHT press and connect CIP lines.
• Monitor CIP systems and maintain chemical concentrations per USDA standards.
• Monitor chemical usage and ensure drums contain proper chemicals for each cycle.
• Prepare reports and maintain logs required by the company and USDA.
• Blend products using outlined procedures and maintain equipment knowledge.

Skills

Safety procedures

Reading comprehension

Documentation

Multi-tasking

Bi-lingual Spanish-English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Three to six months related experience

Tools

HTST system

CIP system

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. seeks an experienced Processing Operator to run computerized process systems, connect silos, perform CIP tasks, and support sanitation to maximize production quality while upholding safety standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring systems, documenting time/temperature data, and maintaining logs per USDA requirements, with overtime/weekend availability as needed.