First Shift- Pelbo 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 . Location Description Our plant, located in Lansing, IL, pasteurizes raw eggs to remove harmful bacteria for a more safe product to the foodservice industry.

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.  Ensures regulatory Compliance.   This position is responsible for operating the Pelbo machine.

Helps in providing a safe work environment for all personnel.  Also helps ensure that all production complies with the food safety standards as established by Michael Foods, Inc. Adhere to all Safety policies and procedures including using required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and, incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks. Assumes personal responsibility to insure safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety. Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices), maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product safety and quality is maintained.  Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality. Coordinates with the processors the time that the system will be ready to run, the lines that will be running, the amount and type of product that will be run and matching and line sterilization to meet the production requirements set by the company. Maintain an effective working relationship between all members of the department and other areas Verify that all operator down time, temperature charts and any other documentation needed is accurate and complete before it is turned into the shift supervisor to maintain accurate records for the company and USDA Communicate and work closely with the Pasteurizer and Packaging leads to ensure efficient flow of product, preventing any lost production time to the pasteurizers.  Manage the incoming flow of pasteurized eggs.  Maintaining first in/first out for any egg that has to be off-stacked, preventing egg from timing out.  Communicate with co-workers at shift change to ensure accurate information is transferred between shifts regarding production, scheduling, etc Responsible for operating the Pelbo machine according to direction from the supervisor. Oversee entire procedure ensuring there are no jams from the time a flat enters the line until it exits and stacks at the other end of the machine. Responsible for cleaning/sanitizing machines when needed. Works with supervisors to help maintain sanitation standards of the facility. Must be able to follow all of the HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) guidelines Must be able to follow all of the SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) and SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures). Must keep all records updated and complete timely RedZone checks Must be able to follow all of the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) regulations and guidelines Encourage suggestions from employees which will improve productivity, quality, and/or control cost of production Maintains regular and consistent attendance Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent Have ability to bend, stoop and reach while lifting