Vat Room Operator ; 2nd shift

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

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Lenox, Iowa and often called the "Pearl of the Prairie" is where you can find small town living, focused on family and friends, with big city amenities not far from reach in Des Moines, Omaha, and Kansas City. Located in southwest Iowa, Taylor county, with a population of around 1400, the Lenox area reaches far beyond the city limits with beautiful and productive fields of corn, beans, and other croplands.

Lenox holds an amazing four day Rodeo every July and is home to a beautiful 36‑9 hole golf course, several fishing and boating lakes, great area hunting, a beautiful city park with swimming pool, and many picnic parks. The MFI location in Lenox produces primarily pre‑cooked egg patties. With its friendly atmosphere, safe environment, and progressive spirit, Lenox is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.

Position Summary:

The role involves ensuring proper pumping and mixing of various egg products while adhering to safety and food quality standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow safety procedures and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Connect and inspect product lines for daily production.
• Load tankers with accurate product weights.
• Pull samples for lab testing.
• Monitor product quality, solids, and cooling.
• Understand and manage ice builder and cooling procedures.
• Set up and coordinate silo assignments.
• Complete necessary paperwork for HACCP compliance.
• Operate CIP (Clean‑In‑Place) systems.
• Handle chemicals properly.
• Work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Maintain good manufacturing practices (GMPs).
• Collaborate with USDA and other departments.
• Prepare liquid schedules and communicate with drivers.
• Forklift operation.
• Ensure a safe and healthy workplace.
• Maintain sanitary conditions and report any issues affecting food safety and quality.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Preferred Education, Experience, and

Skills:

• Less than high school education.

Language

Skills:

• Ability to read and understand simple instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information effectively in one‑on‑one and small group settings.

Mathematical

Skills:

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) with two‑digit numbers.
• Ability to handle units of American money, weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to understand and follow instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Licenses, Certificates, Registrations:

• None required.

Other

Skills and Abilities:

• Safety‑minded with thorough knowledge of safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Motivated with good time management and organizational skills.
• Punctual and alert.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• General math and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in wet environments.
• Mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Good physical ability for lifting and connecting lines.
• Ability to analyze work situations and establish priorities.
• Ability to walk and stand on hard surfaces for extended periods.
• Good interpersonal skills for working with employees, other departments, and supervisors.
• Ability to assist lead personnel with daily tasks.
• Ability to fill out USDA PEBs and assist with USDA certificates.
• First Aid Team member.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills and ability to assist other locations.

The pay range for this position is $18.50 to $22.50 per hour.