Sanitation Technician - Night Shift

Michael Foods; Gaylord (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods in Gaylord, Minnesota is seeking a Night Shift Sanitation Technician to ensure sanitation and food safety on the production floor. You will learn and apply cleaning procedures, operate CIP systems, and assist with sanitation needs across the department.

The role requires ability to read/write English, basic math, and a safety-first mindset. Prior LOTO and Chemical Training are preferred; forklift license may be required.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of yearly LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) Training.
• Successful completion of yearly Chemical Training.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English.
• Ability to write simple correspondence in English.
• Ability to add/subtract two-digit numbers and perform basic arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow correct cleaning procedures on production equipment.
• Clean all parts and equipment and reassemble (pumps, depositors, Roncos, etc.).
• Follow CIP systems in the assigned Department.
• Report production or sanitation issues to leads or supervisors.
• Maintain regular attendance and assist with production and sanitation needs.
• Adhere to safety procedures, LOTO, and confined space rules.
• Train coworkers on sanitation procedures and perform light maintenance.

Skills

English literacy

Math basics

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Education

LOTO Training completed

Chemical Training completed

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Gaylord, Minnesota is Minnesota's Healthy Heartland! Gaylord is located in south central Minnesota about an hour west of the Twin Cities and 35 minutes from Mankato, Hutchinson, and New Ulm. As the County Seat, Gaylord is the \"Hub of Sibley County.\" Our location produces liquid egg, hardcook egg, and precooked egg such as scrambled, patties and omelets.

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

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Gaylord, Minnesota is Minnesota's Healthy Heartland! Gaylord is located in south central Minnesota about an hour west of the Twin Cities and 35 minutes from Mankato, Hutchinson, and New Ulm. As the County Seat, Gaylord is the \"Hub of Sibley County.\" Our location produces liquid egg, hardcook egg, and precooked egg such as scrambled, patties and omelets.

Responsibilities

• Schedule: This a 10:00pm - 6:30am Night Shift position Monday-Friday and some weekends depending on the business need.*

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

• Learn and follow the correct cleaning and sanitizing procedures.


• Ability to clean all parts and equipment and put them back together (Pumps, Depositors, Roncos, Etc.).


• Obtain general information on every area of the production floor.


• Follow all company procedures and policies.


• Learn the CIP systems in the assigned Department.


• Ability to follow instructions and report any production or sanitation issues to the leads or supervisors.


• Fill out all the required HACCP paperwork at the end of the shift and communicate any maintenance necessary.


• Maintain regular and consistent attendance.


• Assists with production and sanitation needs.


• Follows all safety procedures and Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) and Confined Space requirements.


• Training and development of coworkers on all sanitation procedures.


• Light maintenance of the machines and conveyors.


• Communicates with the Control Room on CIP’s; USDA on inspections; and maintenance on equipment issues.


• 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.


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


• Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of MFI products.


• Perform other duties as assigne.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:

• Successful completion of yearly LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) Training.


• Successful completion of yearly Chemical Training.


• License to drive a forklift and mule may be required.


• Ability to learn and follow the correct cleaning procedures.


• Ability to clean all parts and equipment and put them back together.

Preferred Education, Experience And Skills

• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.


• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.


• Ability to write simple correspondence in English.


• 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 money and weight measurement, volume and distance.


• 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.

The pay range for this position is $19.38 to $22.95 per hour.