Palletizer Operator- Second Shift

Michael Foods, Inc.; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. operates a Lansing, IL plant that pasteurizes raw eggs and supplies the foodservice industry. The current role focuses on safely moving, recording, and tagging palletized product, while operating packaging equipment and ensuring quality and proper material handling.

The position emphasizes adherence to food safety and regulatory standards (HACCP, PPE, GMP, SOP/SSOP) and requires teamwork, attention to detail, and ability to work weekends or overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• No specific education or degree required.
• PIT Certificate

Responsibilities

• Check package quality.
• Operate MR-60 robot.
• Troubleshoot MR-60 (replace suction cups, adjust taper/rollers, clean filters).
• Operate Lantech wrap machine (change rolls of film).
• Complete necessary documentation.
• Follow HACCP guidelines.
• Perform lock out/tag out.
• Watch, correct and report safety issues.
• Communicate issues to production management and maintenance.
• Follow PPE, GMP, SOP and SSOP requirements; keep records updated.
• Adhere to USDA regulations and guidelines; maintain safe work practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety protocols

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

MR-60 robot

Lantech wrap machine

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

This position is responsible for safely moving, recording, and tagging palletized product. They will operate and troubleshoot packaging equipment while ensuring product quality, accurate documentation and proper material handling. 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. The Operator 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 and ensures regulatory compliance.

Position Duties

• Check package quality (dirt, labels are applied, etc.)
• Operate MR-60 robot
• Troubleshoot MR-60 including relacing suction cups, adjust taper/rollers, clean filters.
• Operate Lantech wrap machine including changing rolls of film.
• Complete necessary documentation?
• Make sure material is kept separated, neat and stored properly and labeled.
• To follow all HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) guidelines.
• Perform lock out/tag out
• Watch, correct and report safety issues.
• Communicate issues to production management and maintenance.
• Must be able to follow all of the PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) requirements and safety procedures.
• Must be able to follow all of the GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) procedures, “washing hands, etc.” throughout the day.
• Must be able to follow all of the HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) guidelines.
• Must be able to follow all of the SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) and SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures). Must keep all of records updated.
• Must be able to follow all of the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) regulations and guidelines. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adhere to Quality 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 and quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• No specific education or degree required.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving one concrete variable in standardized situations.

Licenses, Certificates, Registrations

• PIT Certificate

Other Skills And Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to safely lift 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to stand on hard surfaces for most of the job shift.
• Able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed

The pay range for this position is $17.34 to $20.40 per hour.