Business Unit Description:

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 Gaylord, Minnesota is Minnesota's Healthy Heartland! Gaylord is located in south central Minnesota about an hour west of the Twin Cities and 35 minutes from Mankato, Hutchinson, and New Ulm. As the County Seat, Gaylord is the "Hub of Sibley County." Our location produces liquid egg, hardcook egg, and precooked egg such as scrambled, patties and omelets. Responsibilities:

Shift Hours: 9 AM - 7 PM

Starting Wage:   $18.50

Shift Differential: $2.00

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (Available Day 1)
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

POSITION SUMMARY : 

Sanitation worker will be responsible in cleaning the Breaking and Transfer Department with the correct cleaning procedures. The Sanitarian will be cross trained in every area of the production floor. Each Sanitarian will follow all company procedures and policies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learn and follow the correct cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
• Ability to clean all parts and equipment and put them back together (Pumps, Press, Breakers, Etc.).
• Obtain general information on every area of the production floor.
• To follow all company procedures and policies.
• Learn the CIP systems in the Breaking & Transfer Department.
• Ability to follow instructions and report any production or sanitation issues to the leads or supervisors.
• Fill out all the required HACCP paperwork at the end of the shift and communicate any maintenance necessary.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
• Assists with Breaking's production and sanitation needs.
• Follows all safety procedures and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) requirements.
• Training and development of coworkers on all sanitation procedures.
• Light maintenance of the machines and conveyors
• Ability to learn, understand and operate breaking computer equipment.
• Communicates with the Control Room on CIP’s; USDA on inspections; and maintenance on equipment issues.
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP’s & SQF requirements, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Yearly LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) Training
• Yearly Chemical Training
• License to drive a forklift and mule

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 
• Ability to write simple correspondence. 
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.