**Brand:** Michael Foods Inc. **Categories:** Supply Chain **Locations:** West Jefferson, Ohio **Position Type:** Regular Full-Time **Req ID:** 24555 **Job Description** **Business Unit Overview** 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 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. Responsibilities - 12 hour shifts (6:00-6:30) Are you a master of industrial manufacturing machines, fueled by the excitement of fast-paced operations? Do you thrive in a team environment where every day promises new adventures and victories? If you're craving a career that impacts the world and is rewarding from start to finish, then read on as we may have an opportunity tailor-made for you! Become our next Processing Operator and step into a world of relentless excitement and endless possibilities. You will be at the helm of cutting-edge technology, ensuring every product meets the highest standards of safety and quality. In this role, you’ll be driving our operations forward with your expertise and precision. Join us in a role that celebrates your skills and dedication, offering thrilling challenges and unparalleled opportunities for growth. Apply now and discover why we're First in Food because we are First in People. 1. Adheres to safe work practices, policies, and procedures. Follows GMP’s, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Reports any conditions or practices that may adversely affect employee safety or food safety/quality to management immediately. 2. Operates equipment to maintain regulatory standards and compliance at all times. 3. Operates, cleans, assists in preventive maintenance (PM) in accordance with PM schedule, troubleshoots processing machines and other equipment when needed. 4. Controls and operates technical computerized equipment that pasteurizes a liquid milk-based product including UHT Pasteurizers, Product Chillers, and Homogenizers. 5. Control set points for various products; understand relationships between temperature, time, and flow and how it effects processing. 6. Maintains and communicates inventory levels of raw and pasteurized product with team to ensure minimal downtime. 7. Conduct and record all quality checks and record downtime events in a timely fashion utilizing Redzone. 8. Creates and/or maintains the required reports, logs, records, data, and charts as it relates to processing 9. Alerts the Supervisor when major mechanical problems and process deviations occur and reports any system abnormalities to reduce the risk of, and damage to, the system or product. 10. Proactively coordinates with other Machine Operators the status of the CIP system, to ensure the correct hook up and start time of the production line. 11. Cleans pasteurizer and pumps, and coordinates hook ups on all CIP lines and tanks. 12. Actively engages in continuous improvement efforts. 13. Test and monitor chemical titrations to ensure in spec for proper cleaning. 14. Resupply chemical drums as needed to maintain proper sanitation. 15. Team player who aligns and upholds our values: Teamwork, Accountability, Innovation and Continuous Improvement and passion for customer and consumers. 16. Attends and actively participates in safety meetings and trainings. 17. Train new hires as required. 18. Maintains regular and consistent attendance. 19. Fosters open communications and a good attitude toward work and fellow employees. 20. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications EDUCATION: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent. EXPERIENCE: At least 2 years’ experience in Manufacturing, operating complex computerized machinery PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: · 2 years’ of experience operating VTIS, HTST, UHT, pasteurization equipment · Ability to read, write, and comprehend shift change instructions, short correspondence, emails, and memos. · 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, using units of weight measurement and volume. · Ability to solve problems involving several variables in standardized situations. · General knowledge of chemicals · Intermediate level computer skills, necessary to operate equipment controls. · Ability to plan activities and work independently. · Maintain a positive and engaging attitude towards colleagues at work. · Mechanical aptitude. · General knowledge of equipment and troubleshooting to correct processing deficiencies; ability to recognize and react in short time. Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)