Process Technician

3 days ago


NORWOOD MN United States Michael Foods Inc. Full time
Process Technician at Michael Foods Inc. summary:

The Process Technician at Michael Foods, Inc. is responsible for operating computerized processing systems for egg products while ensuring food safety and quality standards are maintained. This role involves troubleshooting equipment, performing sanitation tasks, and blending products for optimal production. The technician must also document processes and monitor chemical usage to comply with USDA regulations.

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: 5A-5P

Starting wage up to: $21.50/HR

 

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

Position duties include running of computerized process systems, hooking up silos, performing CIP’s of silos and equipment, blending and sanitation tasks in a manner that results in the optimum production of quality products while maintaining a safe, sterile and efficient operation. 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ability and willingness to assist in other areas of the business as needed.
  • Ability to operate the HTST processing system, CIP system and records all time, temperature, pressure, and flow rates as required by the company. Detects and reports or acts upon any system abnormality to reduce the risk of and damage to the system or product.
  • Understanding of how an aseptic system operates and how sanitation, bacterial control, and sterilization are related to it in the process as well as work area to achieve the high quality standards set by the company.
  • Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and perform minor maintenance repairs.
  • Coordinated with the packaging lead person the status of the system to allow timely hook up and startup of the production line.
  • Clean silos, mix room, totes, pumps, UHT press, hooking up all CIP lines necessary.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot CIP systems to ensure they are operating properly. Check the chemical concentration to make sure that the concentration is in line to clean all equipment satisfying the company and USDA standards.
  • Monitors the chemical usage in the chemical rooms making sure all drums have chemical in them and operating correctly to meet the correct PPM for each chemical cycle set by the company.
  • Prepare written reports and maintain assigned logs, records, and other documentation required by the company and USDA.
  • Have complete knowledge of mix room and equipment. Blend mixed products using outlined mix procedures.
  • Fosters open communications and a good attitude toward work and fellow employees.
  • Maintains regular and consistent attendance.
  • Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of MFI products.
  • Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP’s, 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.

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Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:

  • Must have the ability to work in high and confined spaces while following safety procedures.
  • Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends when required

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
  • Three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 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.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • 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.
  • Ability to prioritize and follow directions with little/no supervision.
  • Must have ability to do multi-functional tasks. Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends when required.

Keywords:

Process Technician, Food Production, Quality Assurance, Sanitation Procedures, CIP Systems, Food Safety, Egg Processing, Equipment Troubleshooting, Chemical Monitoring, Manufacturing


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