General Labor Production (3rd Shift)

Post Holdings, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food processing is seeking a Cleaning Technician to maintain and sanitize equipment and flats in their Lansing, IL plant. This entry-level position involves ensuring compliance with food safety and quality regulations while working in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have some manufacturing experience and a commitment to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Willingness to work in cold, wet, and loud environments.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and reach while carrying stacks of empty flats.
• Ability to do several tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Clean, dry, and sanitize flats before sending them out.
• Monitor stacks of clean flats entering and exiting the spin dryer.
• Adhere to safe work practices and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Skills

Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices

Ability to work independently

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

Education

Less than high school education

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 in 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:

• Responsible for cleaning and drying flats before sending them out.
• 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.
• Assist in the general good housekeeping of the area.
• Responsible for correctly tagging flats.
• Responsible for cleaning machines when needed.
• 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.
• 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.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• 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.