JOB SUMMARY:
 
Michael Foods, Inc. is leading food processor and distributor with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products and offers exciting job possibilities throughout our organization. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food – where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact.
 
The Lead Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleanliness of all the equipment throughout the building. This is a 2nd shift position with the following hours: Monday through Wednesday 4:30pm to 2:00am; Thursday 3:00pm to 12:30am; and Friday 2:00pm to 6:00pm (these hours reflect the normal schedule but are subject to change based on company needs).
 
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:    Assists in training of all sanitation personnel in assigned department. Assists supervisor in updating training for existing personnel whenever equipment changes are instituted, or new procedures are implemented. Helps in providing for a safe work environment for all personnel. Also helps ensure that all production and sanitation comply with food safety standards. Works with supervisor to help maintain sanitation standards of facility. Assigns work tasks to department personnel. Assists with pre-op inspections. Assists with safety audits. Monitor and assist with Pasteurization of eggs. Monitor and assist in all duties of cleaning and sanitizing facility. Monitor and perform temperature checks on tanks and silos. Perform weekly MSS compliance Handle shell truck responsibilities Monitor performance of Sanitation technicians assuring the following of written SSOPs. Perform routine maintenance functions as well as assist mechanic with other duties when needed. Operate safely powered industrial vehicles. Does extraneous checks in required areas. Helps maintain control records related to processing, including but not limited to production records, sanitation records and safety inspections   Maintains effective working relationship between members of department and other areas. Continually monitors lines for quality product and notifies all appropriate personnel if discrepancy is found. Follows all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) requirements and safety procedures Follows all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) “washing hands, etc.” throughout the day. Follows SOP (Standard Operating Procedures), SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures) and keeps records updated. Follows USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) regulations and guidelines Monitors processing equipment on a continual basis to maintain proper production standards. Reports and fills out work orders on maintenance issues as they relate to productivity, sanitation, food safety, quality and human safety to maintenance. Encourages suggestions from employees which will improve productivity, quality or control cost of production or sanitation. Maintains accurate downtime records and daily shift report of all equipment in assigned area. Completes daily paperwork such as SAP (System Applications Product in Data Processing). Assures that all paperwork is properly completed and signed off as verification. Adheres to safe work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained.  Reports to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety. Actively participate in and promote our safety culture by following safe work practices and adhering to all safety policies and procedures.  Responsible for reporting all incidents, accidents and observations of unsafe acts or conditions. Adheres to all safety polices and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.  
EDUCATION: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent  
EXPERIENCE: 2+ years of Sanitation experience within the food industry is preferred CIP (clean in place) experience preferred, not required  
 
LANGUAGE 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. Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred  
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
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.
 
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.
 
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Ability to consistently follow safety and quality rules and procedures Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Must have good communication skills. Self-motivated and a willingness to learn. Must have basic math skills. Must be able to train new employees. Must be able to work overtime and weekends. Must have basic computer skills (Excel, Word, etc) Ability to analyze problems and find solutions. Ability to communicate in English (both written and verbal). Ability to obtain forklift operator License. Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR training Ability to work weekends, holidays and overtime an needed.  
 
In order to apply for this position, please submit your resume by completing an application on the Michael Foods career page. Here is a link directly to the posting for the Lead Sanitation role: Lead Sanitation Technician - Michael Foods