Master Sanitation

Post Holdings Inc.; Wakefield (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Wakefield, Nebraska is seeking a regular full-time Sanitation role focused on maintaining equipment cleanliness and adherence to safety and quality policies.

The position requires following sanitation schedules and cross-training in related tasks to support production operations. Responsibilities include pre-op inspections, start-up procedures, and reporting any conditions affecting food safety or product quality.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to read simple words and numbers.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are required.
• Basic math skills to add/subtract two-digit numbers.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
• Willingness to multitask and switch between tasks.
• Demonstrates ability to work well with others and independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall equipment cleanliness and sanitation per schedule.
• Manage daily, weekly, monthly sanitation tasks for the area.
• Perform daily pre-op inspections before production start.
• Follow start-up procedures and maintain GMP compliance.
• Cross-train in two sanitation roles and assist as needed.
• Report equipment or safety issues to supervision.

Skills

Reading words

Communication

Math basics

Following instructions

Multitasking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Self-motivation

Responsible behavior

Education

Less than high school education

Job description

Brand: Michael Foods Inc.

Categories: Operations Production

Locations: Wakefield, Nebraska

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible: No

Req ID: 32091

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

Wakefield is one of the largest production facilities within Michael Foods. We serve as a flex plant and are able to produce everything from a whole pasteurized egg to liquid, dried, hardboiled and curds.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for overall equipment cleanliness and sanitation of department area, following sanitation schedule and replaces gaskets when needed.

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for overall equipment cleanliness and sanitation of department area.

2. Accountable for daily, weekly and monthly master sanitation schedules for department area.

3. In charge of daily pre-op inspections.

4. Responsible to follow daily production start-up procedures.

5. Cross-trained in two sanitation jobs.

6. Report any equipment/mechanical problems.

7. Able to use team efforts in inspection of entire area.

8. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.

9. Follows sanitation schedule

10. Replaces gaskets

11. Making sure room is in compliance

12. Able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

13. Work independently and as a team

14. Assumes personal responsibility to insure safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and, incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.

15. Adheres to Quality work practices, follows GMP's, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Reports to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.

16. Able to work overtime and holidays when needed.

17. Insures regulatory compliance at all times.

18. Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED

1. Less than high school education.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

1. Ability to read a limited number of two-and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.

2. Good communication skills.

3. Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers.

4. Capability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral form.

5. Ability to understand and follow oral instruction.

6. Must be able to perform multiple tasks at a time (tripping cups, cleaning whites, etc.)

7. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with others to complete work assignments.

8. Open to change.

9. Positive interpersonal relationships.

10. Able to work independently and with others in a team environment.

11. Self-motivated while also willing to ask questions and seek direction.

12. Displays responsible behavior at work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Capable of safely lifting 75 lbs. on occasion.

2. Capable to work in cold, wet, noisy, dusty and humid environments.

3. Possess the ability to stop and bend while cleaning.

4. Capable to stand on hard surface for most of shift.

5. Able to work with chemicals.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for overall equipment cleanliness and sanitation of department area, following sanitation schedule and replaces gaskets when needed.

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for overall equipment cleanliness and sanitation of department area.

2. Accountable for daily, weekly and monthly master sanitation schedules for department area.

3. In charge of daily pre-op inspections.

4. Responsible to follow daily production start-up procedures.

5. Cross-trained in two sanitation jobs.

6. Report any equipment/mechanical problems.

7. Able to use team efforts in inspection of entire area.

8. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.

9. Follows sanitation schedule

10. Replaces gaskets

11. Making sure room is in compliance

12. Able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

13. Work independently and as a team

14. Assumes personal responsibility to insure safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and, incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.

15. Adheres to Quality work practices, follows GMP's, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Reports to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.

16. Able to work overtime and holidays when needed.

17. Insures regulatory compliance at all times.

18. Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED

1. Less than high school education.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

1. Ability to read a limited number of two-and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.

2. Good communication skills.

3. Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers.

4. Capability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral form.

5. Ability to understand and follow oral instruction.

6. Must be able to perform multiple tasks at a time (tripping cups, cleaning whites, etc.)

7. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with others to complete work assignments.

8. Open to change.

9. Positive interpersonal relationships.

10. Able to work independently and with others in a team environment.

11. Self-motivated while also willing to ask questions and seek direction.

12. Displays responsible behavior at work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Capable of safely lifting 75 lbs. on occasion.

2. Capable to work in cold, wet, noisy, dusty and humid environments.

3. Possess the ability to stop and bend while cleaning.

4. Capable to stand on hard surface for most of shift.

5. Able to work with chemicals.

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)