QA Technician - Second Shift

Michael Food; Norwalk (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Norwalk, Iowa, seeks a sanitation associate to execute daily sanitation tasks and ensure health, food safety, and product quality. You will follow GMP, SSOP, and CIP procedures, working with the team to maintain sanitary conditions.

Training in LOTO and chemical handling is required, with potential forklift responsibilities. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, safety, and cooperation with production staff to support ongoing operations in a food

Qualifications

• Yearly LOTO training completed.
• Yearly Chemical training completed.
• Forklift license may be required.
• Ability to learn and follow cleaning procedures.
• Ability to read simple English instructions and write basic notes.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize and reassemble production equipment.
• Assist in setup and start of designated production equipment.
• Assist in clean out of place procedures.
• Complete the required documentation for the position.
• Support production activities as needed and work with team.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reading English

Writing English

Numeric ability

Education

LOTO Training

Chemical Training

Forklift license (may be required)

Job description

Business Unit Description

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

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Norwalk, Iowa is a southern suburb in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area. We are known for knowing our neighbors and enjoying a great quality of life! Our location produces high quality precooked egg patties as well as various French Toast products.

Responsibilities

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for executing sanitation related activities in specified areas of the facility. The primary focus will be on ensuring health safety and food safety from on a daily basis. This will be accomplished by understanding and applying GMP’s, SSOP’s, plant policies and procedures. Performing all clean in place (CIP) activities as outlined in MFI standards. All employees, customers and consumers benefit from the work of the sanitarian ensuring a safe product.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize and reassemble production equipment along with cleaning and sanitizing the production work areas with the use of foamers and other sanitation equipment.
• Assist in setup and start of designated production equipment.
• Assist in clean out of place (COP) procedures.
• Complete the proper documentation required of the position.
• Assist in production jobs as needed.
• Work effectively with other team members.
• Follow all MFI clean in place (CIP) SSOP’s.
• Follow all CIP safety standards.
• Expected to adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP and HACCP guidelines, 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Successful completion of yearly LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) Training.
• Successful completion of yearly Chemical Training.
• License to drive a forklift may be required.
• Ability to learn and follow the correct cleaning procedures.
• Ability to clean all parts and equipment and put them back together.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
• Ability to write simple correspondence in English.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations.
• Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American volume.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Successful completion of yearly LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) Training.
• Successful completion of yearly Chemical Training.
• License to drive a forklift may be required.
• Ability to learn and follow the correct cleaning procedures.
• Ability to clean all parts and equipment and put them back together.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
• Ability to write simple correspondence in English.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations.
• Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American volume.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.