General Labor Production (3rd Shift)

Post Holdings, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food processing is seeking dedicated individuals to join their innovative team. This role involves ensuring the cleanliness and safety of equipment used in the production process, contributing to the overall quality of food products. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, adhering to strict safety and hygiene standards while performing various tasks. This is a great opportunity to enhance your career in a supportive and impactful workplace. If you're ready to make a difference and work in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Less than high school education required with prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to lift stacks of empty flats and follow safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning, drying, and tagging flats for reuse.
• Monitor cleaning procedures and ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Assist in maintaining sanitary conditions and report safety issues.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

Ability to follow GMPs

Ability to work independently

Ability to bend, stoop and reach

Education

Less than high school education

Tools

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

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for cleaning, drying, sanitizing, and tagging flats so they can be sent back to farms and be reused. This practice keeps replacement costs to a minimum. Plastic flats can be cleaned and sanitized much easier than paper flats which aids in the control of bacteria coming and going from the plant. This worker will be responsible for cleaning the Breaking and Transfer Department with the correct cleaning procedures. This position needs to always comply with Safety work rules 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for cleaning and drying flats before sending them out.
2. Monitor and oversee that stacks of clean flats enter and exit the spin dryer correctly.
3. Remove stacks of clean dry flats from a conveyor to a nearby skid.
4. Assist in the general good housekeeping of the area.
5. Responsible for correctly tagging flats.
6. Responsible for cleaning machines when needed.
7. Monitor automatic mechanical loading of individual flats into flat washer ensuring the machine does not jam.
8. Oversee entire procedure for flat washer ensuring 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.
9. Adhere to safe 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, food quality or personnel safety.
10. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

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

The pay range for this position is $16.30 to $18.10 per hour.