Job Description

Brand: ['Michael Foods Inc.']

Categories: Operations Production

Locations: Klingerstown, Pennsylvania

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Req ID: 32081

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 Klingerstown, Pennyslvania known for their ice cream socials at Klingerstown Lutheran Parish, fishing rodeo, and fireman's parade.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

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.

The purpose of the Mixer Operator is to set up the mixing room, direct proper liquid egg flow to the holding tanks, and ensure the proper mix of egg product and ingredients as determined by customer formulas and specifications. Employees, customers, and consumers benefit from the work of the Mixer Operator by having an excellent-tasting, safe, high-quality product made available to them in a timely manner. This person must take the initiative to maintain a safe, quality product and is responsible for the work area, keeping it clean and as bacteria-free as possible during production hours, ensuring that product is not mixed with foreign matter.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health into all jobs and tasks.
• Ensure regulatory compliance at all times.
• Set up the mixing room and ensure the correct formulation of liquid egg product and ingredients using the predetermined procedures approved by the company.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of the individual batches to be mixed and transferred to the proper holding tank.
• Set up for each line running, ensuring there is a continuous flow of product to each line and that it will run out at the correct time.
• Ensure accurate transfer of liquid egg product from the Breaking Department to the Pre-Cooked Department and complete associated documentation.
• Record appropriate LOT or batch numbers, pH, and egg usage on the batch sheets and egg usage forms to meet Quality Assurance specifications.
• Maintain scales and meters as needed to obtain the most precise and accurate readings possible.
• Have thorough knowledge of the Clean-in-Place (CIP) system in order to use it at the appropriate time.
• Oversee the operation of the Emulsifier and assist in rework and/or recycle production.
• Assist in the general housekeeping of the area.
• Determine if product mix meets proper specifications and take corrective action as needed.
• Train new mixers.
• Work as a team member.
• Conduct maintenance reliability line walks in the Red Zone.
• Complete all required checks in the Red Zone, understanding the value and benefits of the Red Zone.
• Send pasteurized egg from the Tanker Bay to Precooked when Tanker Bay personnel are unavailable.
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions, and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes positive relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers/vendors, or employees of the organization.
• Good reading and writing skills with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with others and have good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, learn quickly, and be self-motivated.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the job.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 80 lbs. safely.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Confined Space Entry procedures.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety regulations and wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the area.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to obtain Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Confined Space Entry procedures.
• Ability to operate specific equipment or tools.
• Computer skills and experience working with spreadsheets.
• Valid driver's license.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or all skills that may be required.

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