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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 Ravenna, Nebraska is known for the special town that caters to families, giving everything they need to grow. Our location produces powdered meat and poultry for use in products such as seasonings, soups, and instant meals.

POSITION SUMMARY:  This position is responsible for safely operating of all cookers and reactor; sanitizing overhead hoist; sanitizing  cooling press; filtering and packing of rendered fat; maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment. 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:  • Demonstrate safety as a top priority; follow all safety procedures and avoid all accidents; actively determine  ways to improve safety; use appropriate safety equipment when required (ear plugs, rubber boots, safety  glasses, face shields, aprons, bump caps, etc.) Use lockout/tag out procedures when required • Maintain and operate all equipment in a safe manner to avoid injury to self or others • Keep work area neat, clean and sanitary • Complete internal HACCP training  • Follow all SQF principles pertinent to your position as specified by the SQF Practitioner. • Report all Food Safety & Quality issues to a Supervisor, QA Manager, or at Senior Manager. • Report all work-related injuries or unsafe conditions to supervisor immediately • Maintain good personal hygiene • Follow instructions from supervisor and cooperate with coworkers and other departments; be willing to fill in  where needed • Maintain a positive attitude • Watch and control flow of product • Minimize product loss • Must be able to reassemble machinery if taken apart  • Set up all equipment, including disintegrator, pumps, lines, conveyor, etc. • Clean and sanitize all equipment. • Assume personal responsibility to insure 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, follows GMP’s, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product  quality is maintained. Reports to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food  safety and quality • Ensure regulatory compliance at all times • Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The  requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable  accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS: Work Experience: Up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and  experience. Language Skills: Ability to speak, read, and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and  maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to  speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,  common fractions, and decimals. Ability to