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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.

Michael Foods, Inc. located in the Village of West Jefferson, OH, is located just minutes from the western suburbs of Columbus and about 20 minutes to the west of downtown. We are proud to be Michael Foods’ most recent greenfield project, producing high quality protein shakes serving people all around the world. It’s our honor to continue our strong commitment to our employees, our community, and our environment.

This is a night shift position. A sample schedule can be found below. 

The qualified candidate in this role will:

• Adhere to safe work practices, policies, and procedures. Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, maintain sanitary conditions and ensurethat product quality is maintained.
• Report any conditions or practices that may adversely affect employee safety or food safety/quality to management immediately.
• Operate, clean, assist in preventive maintenance (PM) in accordance with PM schedule, troubleshoot filler machines and other equipment when needed.
• Follow all SOP’s for production and sanitation.
• Proactively plan and lead changeover activities for fillers and date coding, making sure the appropriate supervisor is aware of the resources (mechanics, materials), and communications needed, escalating issues when problems arise.
• Ensure line is operating at maximum efficiency and managing the equipment to best minimize packaging and product losses.
• Ensure daily production goals (KPI’s) are met for the Filler area.
• Maintain active communication with Pasteurizer Operators and Packaging Department to ensure efficient operation.
• Actively engage in continuous improvement efforts.
• Conduct and record all quality checks and record downtime events in a timely fashion utilizing Redzone.
• Demonstrate proper handling and usage of cleaning agents while wearing the required PPE.
• Operate motorized material handling equipment.
• Alert supervisors when major mechanical problems occur and report any system abnormalities to reduce the risk of, and damage to, the system or product.
• Resupply chemical drums and jugs as needed to maintain proper sanitation.
• Manage inventory consumptions or creation in inventory management system.
• Test and monitor chemical titrations to ensure in spec for proper cleaning.
• Serve as a team player who aligns and upholds our values: Teamwork, Accountability, Innovation and Continuous Improvement and passion for customer and consumers.
• Attend and actively participate in safety meetings and trainings.
• Train new hires as required.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
• Foster open communications and a positive attitude toward work and fellow employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

A sample work schedule is as follows: 

Sunday OFF

Monday Work 6:00pm – 6:30am

Tuesday Work 6:00pm – 6:30am

Wednesday OFF

Thursday OFF

Friday Work 6:00pm – 6:30am

Saturday Work 6:00pm – 6:30am

Sunday Work 6:00pm – 6:30am

Monday OFF

Tuesday OFF

Wednesday Work 6:00pm – 6:30am

Thursday Work 6:00pm – 6:30am

Friday OFF

Saturday OFF

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 + years of experience operating machinery, and handling GMP’s and product specifications
• SPC (weight control)

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• 2 + years’ experience operating high speed complex filling equipment in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience with food manufacturing and GMPs.
• Maintain a positive and engaging attitude towards colleagues at work.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with other employees.
• Ability to calculate general mathematics.  
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving one concrete variable in standardized situations.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 + years of experience operating machinery, and handling GMP’s and product specifications
• SPC (weight control)

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• 2 + years’ experience operating high speed complex filling equipment in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience with food manufacturing and GMPs.
• Maintain a positive and engaging attitude towards colleagues at work.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with other employees.
• Ability to calculate general mathematics.  
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving one concrete variable in standardized situations.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment