Machine Operator 2 -Pasteurizer 3rd Shift

Post Holdings; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative team at a leading food processing company as a Pasteurizer Machine Operator. In this role, you will ensure the safety and quality of egg products by monitoring and maintaining pasteurizer machines. You'll be responsible for performing quality checks, documenting data, and adhering to safety and sanitation procedures. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on food safety and quality. If you're looking for a chance to grow your career in the food industry, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operating documents.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain pasteurizer machines for efficiency.
• Perform quality checks on raw and finished egg products.
• Document and report data accurately and timely.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work independently

Problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

Pasteurizer Machine Operators are responsible for checking egg temps, machine speeds, tank levels and leaks. This position is also responsible for keeping machines running efficiently and accurately documenting and reporting data. Monitors machines and ensures they are running efficiently, within range for temperatures, speed and tank levels, no leaks and full of eggs. Responsible for minor adjustments of equipment and troubleshooting equipment problems. Communicates machine or product issues to production management and/or maintenance. Performs quality check on in-coming raw egg and finished product.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understands the cross contamination and mitigation steps for the area, all grades of eggs.
• Completes required documentation accurately and timely.
• Follows SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) guidelines.
• Keeps area and equipment clean using sanitation procedures.
• Accurately programs, tracks and reports out of Data Trace readings per HACCP requirements.
• Communicates effectively with operators to control egg flows.
• Adheres to safe work practices, follows GMP’s, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Reports to management if any conditions or practices may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Able to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with others to complete work assignments.
• Effective oral and written communication skills. Bilingual a plus.
• Work independently, prioritize duties and display responsible behavior at work.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to prioritize and follow directions with little/no supervision.
• Must have ability to do multi-functional tasks. Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends when required.