Pasteurizer Machine Operator

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.

Our plant, located in Lansing, IL, pasteurizes raw eggs to remove harmful bacteria for a safer product to the food service industry.

Pasteurizer Machine Operators are responsible for checking egg temps, machine speeds, tank levels and leaks. This position is also responsible for keeping machines running efficiently and accurately documenting and reporting data. Monitors machines and ensures they are running efficiently, within range for temperatures, speed and tank levels, no leaks and full of eggs. Responsible for minor adjustments of equipment and troubleshooting equipment problems.

Communicates machine or product issues to production management and/or maintenance. Performs quality check on incoming raw egg and finished product.

• Understands the cross contamination and mitigation steps for the area, all grades of eggs.
• Completes required documentation accurately and timely.
• Follows SOPs and HACCP guidelines.
• Keeps area and equipment clean using sanitation procedures.
• Accurately programs, tracks and reports data trace readings per HACCP requirements.
• Communicates effectively with operators to control egg flows.
• Adheres to safe work practices, follows GMPs, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Reports to management if any conditions or practices may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Able to perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Required:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.

Preferred Education,

Experience and Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with others to complete work assignments.
• Effective oral and written communication skills. Bilingual a plus.
• Work independently, prioritize duties and display responsible behavior at work.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to prioritize and follow directions with little/no supervision.
• Must have ability to do multi-functional tasks. Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends when required.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 to $21.60 per hour.