Vat Room Machine Operator - Egg Processing

Post Holdings Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Wakefield, Nebraska seeks a Machine Operator in the Vat Room to ensure quality and efficiency of production processes.

You will verify ingredients, mix products, and collect samples, while maintaining accurate batch records and reporting. Responsibilities include supporting the dryer operator, keeping moisture and logs up to date, performing minor equipment adjustments, and ensuring safety and sanitation across production areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Ability to load and unload egg and material trailers.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor mechanical issues.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift and pallet jack licenses.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration: Assist and communicate with the dryer operator to maintain proper finished goods moisture levels. Help with dryer sanitation and maintain cleanliness in all production package areas.
• Documentation: Maintain all required documentation, including moisture charts, metal detector logs, sifter checks, and SAP tag logs.
• Troubleshooting: Make minor adjustments to equipment and troubleshoot any problems that arise.
• Sanitation: Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of all warehouse and rack areas.
• Regulatory Compliance: Demonstrate understanding of USDA loading and unloading procedures, including documentation for cage-free egg tankers. Understand the OvaMay system for sequencing flow of plates and start-up/shut-down operations.
• Equipment Maintenance: Tear down, rebuild, and hook up various lines, C-pumps, positive pumps, and centrifugal pumps. Operate all three pasteurizers, ensuring proper timing and temperature checks.
• Safety and SOPs: Follow proper Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), adhere to safe work practices, and maintain sanitary conditions. Report any conditions or practices that may affect food safety, quality, or personnel safety.
• Flexibility: Be available to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Safety Commitment: Take personal responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone.

Skills

Collaboration with dryer operator

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Safety and SOPs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift license

Pallet jack license

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. in Wakefield, Nebraska seeks a Machine Operator in the Vat Room to ensure quality and efficiency of production processes.

You will verify ingredients, mix products, and collect samples, while maintaining accurate batch records and reporting. Responsibilities include supporting the dryer operator, keeping moisture and logs up to date, performing minor equipment adjustments, and ensuring safety and sanitation across production areas.