Sanitation Tech

About the Company

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery, and potato products. Our Norwalk, Iowa location produces high-quality precooked egg patties and various French toast products. Join our innovative team and be part of a company that’s First in Food.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble production equipment, as well as clean and sanitize production work areas using foamers and other sanitation equipment.
• Assist in the setup and start of designated production equipment.
• Assist in clean out of place (COP) procedures.
• Complete proper documentation required for the position.
• Assist in production jobs as needed.
• Work effectively with other team members.
• Follow all MFI clean in place (CIP) SSOP’s and CIP safety standards.
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions, and ensure product quality.
• Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality, or personnel safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Successful completion of yearly LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) Training.
• Successful completion of yearly Chemical Training.
• License to drive a forklift may be required.
• Ability to learn and follow correct cleaning procedures.
• Ability to clean all parts and equipment and reassemble them.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
• Ability to write simple correspondence in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Basic math skills: ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s, using units of American volume.
• 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.