General Labor- Pasteurizer (3rd Shift)

Premier Protein; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a critical role in their food processing plant. This position involves loading and unloading pasteurizing tanks, ensuring compliance with safety and food quality standards while working in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic and the ability to lift and handle materials safely. Join a forward-thinking team where your contributions will help maintain high standards in food safety and quality. If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge in the manufacturing sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience preferred, with ability to work in cold, wet, and loud environments.
• Ability to follow GMPs and safety regulations while lifting and carrying stacks.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload pasteurizing tanks and maintain cleanliness around machines.
• Comply with safety work rules and ensure food safety and quality.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Ability to lift 30 lbs

Ability to follow GMPs

Safety compliance

Ability to work independently

Education

Less than high school education

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Cleaning equipment

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

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

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for loading and unloading pasteurizing tanks with product. This person will remove empty flats from the flat stacker, to keep area around machines being loaded clean and to dump inedible buckets from machines being loaded after the end of shift clean up. 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. Ensures regulatory Compliance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To haul out racks and stack, tie, and pick up all material neatly in proper amounts and heights.
• To follow all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) requirements and safety procedures.
• To follow all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) “washing hands, etc.” throughout the day.
• To follow all HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) guidelines.
• Responsible for spray down and cleanup equipment and floor to meet USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) specifications.
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Less than high school education.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred. Willingness to work in cold, wet, and loud environment.
• Have ability to bend, stoop and reach while lifting carrying stacks of empty flats.
• Ability to repeatedly lift to 30 lbs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to do several tasks simultaneously.
• Have the ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Safety regulations and wear the proper PPE for the position.
• Ability to operate specific equipment or tools.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 to $20.00 per hour.