Maintenance Tech I 6pm-6am - Michael Foods Inc.

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's. Norfolk, Nebraska location is northwest of Omaha. The area is known for their manufacturing, farming (both livestock and grain), education, retailing, and wholesaling. Well-known as the home of Johnny Carson. Our location produces powdered and dehydrated meat and poultry products, for use in products such as seasonings, soups, and instant meals.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structure, pipe & electrical systems in commercial industrial establishment by performing the listed functions, utilizing all safety standards and procedures.

This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures, and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Maintain plant facilities and equipment to minimize downtime for production as well as keeping equipment operating safely
• Demonstrate safety as a top priority; follow all safety procedures and avoid all accidents; actively determine ways to improve safety; demonstrate, create, and maintain a safe work environment
• Troubleshoot plant equipment, which may include electrical as well as mechanical troubleshooting, and repair as needed
• Repair leaks in plant piping as they occur
• Complete required paperwork as needed, e.g. work orders, inventory, etc.
• Work with outside contractors as needed to ensure company policies are followed and work is done as required
• Hours may be required outside of normal schedule as well as on call times
• Keep entry ways clear of snow and ice during winter months
• Complete Boiler and Refrigeration Reports as required
• Maintain salt and chemical levels in appropriate tanks
• Minimize product loss
• Maintain and operate all equipment in a safe manner to avoid injury to self or others
• Keep work area neat, clean, and sanitary
• Report all work-related injuries or unsafe conditions to supervisor immediately
• Use appropriate safety equipment when required (ear plugs, rubber boots, safety glasses, face shields, aprons, bump caps, etc.)  Use lockout/tagout procedures when required
• Maintain good personal hygiene

• Follow instructions from supervisor and cooperate with coworkers and other departments, be willing to fill in where needed.

• Maintain a positive attitude

• Assume personal responsibility to insure safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and, incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follows GMP’s, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Reports to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality
• Ensure regulatory compliance at all times

• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Work Experience: Minimum one year in maintenance field

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

Language Skills: Ability to read, speak, and comprehend simple English instructions; 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 of customers or employees of the organization

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area circumferences and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry, ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form, problem solving capabilities. 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

Computer Skills: Must have strong computer skills with Microsoft Office, Google, and other Accounting/ Safety / Lean programs

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, diagram, or schedule form.  Adaptable to constant changes in the workplace.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee is routinely required to walk.  The employee must routinely lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment may be loud and require hearing protection.  Special care must be taken when working with or around microbes and chemicals. Safety material are provided and Personal Protective Equipment should be worn where applicable (lab and production floor).  Must be able to work in 80 to 100-degree temperatures

Other Skills and Abilities: Must have good people skills with an ability to listen, understand, collaborate, communicate, and assure complete information.  Teamwork is essential