General Labor Production (3rd Shift)

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

Job summary

An established industry player in food processing is seeking dedicated individuals for a role focused on the cleaning and sanitizing of flats. This position is crucial for maintaining high standards of food safety and quality while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be committed to upholding Good Manufacturing Practices. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will directly impact the quality of products delivered to the foodservice industry. If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience preferred; ability to lift and carry stacks of empty flats.
• Ability to follow GMPs and safety regulations while wearing proper PPE.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning, drying, and sanitizing flats for reuse.
• Monitor cleaning procedures and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Assist in maintaining sanitary conditions and report any safety concerns.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Ability to lift 30 lbs

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Safety Regulations Compliance

Ability to work independently

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:

• 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 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.
• 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.
• Ability to bend, stoop and reach while lifting and 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.
• 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 $16.30 to $18.10 per hour.