Sanitation Tech - Third Shift

6AM City, LLC

United States

On-site

USD 22,000 - 30,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. Wakefield, NE is seeking a sanitation technician for the 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM shift. This role is responsible for overall equipment cleanliness, adherence to food safety and quality standards, and following SOPs to reduce variability in processes.

Candidates should have prior sanitation or manufacturing experience, basic reading/comprehension and math skills, and the ability to work weekends/holidays. Training provided with strict safety policies.

Qualifications

Prior manufacturing and/or sanitation experience preferred.
Ability to troubleshoot minor mechanical issues.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a company pallet jack license.
Experience with pallet jack and/or forklift preferred.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence and present information.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
Ability to apply common sense in instructions.
Demonstrates open communication and teamwork.
Able to work in safety‑conscious environment.

Responsibilities

Responsible for overall equipment cleanliness and sanitation of department area.
Accountable for following master sanitation schedules (daily/weekly/monthly).
Follow daily production start-up procedures.
Cross-train in sanitation jobs.
Report equipment/mechanical problems.
Work with team to inspect area and maintain standards.
Follow plant goals and SOPs.
Adhere to chemical handling procedures and safety policies.
Maintain GMPs and food safety compliance.
Work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.

Skills

Sanitation experience

Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues

Pallet jack license

Forklift experience

Reading comprehension

Basic math

Teamwork

Open communication

Safety awareness

Attention to safety policies

Tools

Pallet jack license

Forklift experience

Job description

Brand: Michael Foods Inc.

Categories: Operations Production

Locations: Wakefield, Nebraska

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible: No

Req ID: 31028

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

This is a 3rd shift position and the hours are 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for overall equipment cleanliness and sanitation of the assigned department area.

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

Responsible for overall equipment cleanliness and sanitation of department area.

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

Responsible for following daily production start-up procedures.

Cross-train in sanitation jobs.

Report any equipment/mechanical problems.

Able to use team efforts when inspecting area.

Responsible for following duties of the plant goals without being prompted.

Capability to reference the CP Manual for questions about the sanitation program.

Has knowledge of, and why, we use chemical handlings procedures while handling chemicals such as caustics, acids, quats, bleach and peracetic.

Capability of conducting effective pre-op to RTE standards.

Ability to consistently titrate correctly.

Replace gaskets.

Responsible for daily pre-op inspections.

Make sure room complies to regulations.

Follows proper SOP's (Standard Operation Procedures).

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.

Assumes personal responsibility to insure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone by adhering to all safety policies and procedures.

Able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.

Insures regulatory compliance at all times.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Prior manufacturing and/or sanitation experience preferred.

Ability to troubleshoot minor mechanical issues.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a company pallet jack license. Experience with pallet jack and/or forklift preferred.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers.

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.