This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13659321 Our plant, located in Lansing, IL, pasteurizes raw eggs to remove harmful bacteria for a more safe product to the foodservice industry.

POSITION SUMMARY

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. Ensures regulatory Compliance This position is responsible for cleaning, drying, sanitizing and tagging flats so they can be sent back to farms and be reused. This practice keeps replacement costs to a minimum. Plastic flats can be cleaned and sanitized much easier than paper flats which aids in the control of bacteria coming and going from the plant.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accountable for a 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, follow GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality. Responsible for cleaning and drying flats before sending them out. Loads stacks of dirty flats onto the track at the end of the flat washing machine. Monitor automatic mechanical loading of individual flats into flat washer ensuring the machine does not jam. Oversee entire procedure for flat washer enduring there are no jams from the time a flat enters the washing area until it exits and stacks at the other end of the machine. Monitor and oversee that stacks of clean flats enter and exit the spin dryer correctly. Remove stacks of clean dry flats from a conveyor to a nearby skid. Complete paperwork required of the position. Assist in the general good housekeeping of the area. Responsible for correctly tagging flats. Responsible for cleaning machines when needed. Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs, 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. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Less than high school education. Have ability to bend, stoop and reach while lifting carrying stacks of empty flats. Ability to repeatedly lift up to 30 lbs. Ability to follow verbal instructions. Ability to work indoors in a wet and humid environment and stand on hard surfaces. Ability to travel stairs. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Good hand/eye coordination. Basic mechanical abilities. Ability to do a number of tasks simultaneously. Have the ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Safety regulations and wear the proper PPE for the position. Ability to operate specific equipment or tools. Ability to read a limited number of two-and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences. Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance. Ability to apply common sense