Michael Foods
Boiler Operator / Maintenance - Day Shift
Elko New Market, MN $32.00-$35.00 1 week ago
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Business Unit Overview Michael Foods, Inc. located in Chaska, Minnesota is known as the "best small town in Minnesota" with a highly rated school system and home of the PGA Tournament in 2018! As our community grows, we strive to preserve the small town atmosphere. Minutes away from beautiful lakes, major highways, shopping malls and the Twin Cities, it is the perfect location to work! Our location produces a variety of potato products. For over 100 years, the Michael Foods family of businesses has leveraged quality ingredients and innovative processes to offer the finest products and solutions to our customers and to food-loving consumers.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Boiler Chief, the Boiler Operator is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of boiler/refrigeration equipment and systems, and for coordinating the activities of the Department’s personnel as required.
Operate and maintain all engine room and other equipment including ammonia refrigeration, boilers, pumps, compressors, condensers, and electrical systems.
Help develop and follow established standard operating procedures for safety, health, environment, and production.
Operate facility fire monitoring system.
Lend knowledge and ideas to the solution of problems involving the plant, boiler, and steam system.
Train new hires and existing employees as needed.
Perform all responsibilities in accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures, practices, and safety rules as well as appropriate industry and regulatory guidelines, rules, and regulations.
Respond to chemical (including ammonia) leaks/spills; will be on the plant Emergency Response Team.
Communicate with equipment manufacturers/vendors on any problems and follow up on obtaining the right parts.
Work with various refrigerants, chemicals, solvents, paints, fuels and lubricants.
Ensure that each system is operated safely and all components are compliant with OSHA and other agencies.
Comply with and monitor operation for compliance with all 14 elements of the "Process Safety Management Program".
Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with approved maintenance plans and work orders using SAP.
Perform routine boiler water analysis and maintenance as required.
Demonstrate ability to manipulate valves, pumps, and auxiliary machinery.
Read and understand equipment and system drawings.
Maintain, adjust, and repair utility systems and facility support equipment controls in assigned areas.
Monitor and maintain plant steam production, ammonia refrigeration system, and plant compressed air system.
Document all maintenance and inspection activity in accordance with Northern Star Co. Mechanical Integrity Program.
Adhere to safe work practices, complete monthly safety audits/observations, follow GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions, and ensure that product quality is maintained.
Identify and report any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
Lead initiatives in Lean Manufacturing, Cost Reduction, and Mechanical Downtime reduction.
Assist in coordinating activities in the Department.
Actively participate in Emergency Response Team.
Consult with Management on boiler/refrigeration equipment and systems issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
Experience Three years strong industrial utility systems maintenance background in a manufacturing environment (food processing plant preferred). Experience in electrical, welding and pneumatics helpful.
Licenses, Certificates, Registrations
Minnesota Boiler Class 1B or above is REQUIRED.
Boiler, HVAC, and HAZMAT training REQUIRED.
Electrical license (preferred).
2‑year degree in Electrical/HVAC Ammonia and/or Building Maintenance (preferred).
Ability to become HAZWOPER certified.
Communication Skills Effective communication in basic English (both verbal and written) is required. Ability to speak, read and comprehend safety instructions, rules and warnings for self and others in both normal and emergency situations.
Language Skills 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, customers/vendors or employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills 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 and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
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, and diagram or schedule form.
Other Skills And Abilities Ability to read, write and speak English.
Forklift Experience Preferred.
Working knowledge of SAP functions preferred.
Microsoft Office Skills Strongly Preferred.
The pay range for this position is $34.00 to $43.00 per hour.
Seniority Level
Not Applicable
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Business Unit Overview Michael Foods, Inc. located in Chaska, Minnesota is known as the "best small town in Minnesota" with a highly rated school system and home of the PGA Tournament in 2018! As our community grows, we strive to preserve the small town atmosphere. Minutes away from beautiful lakes, major highways, shopping malls and the Twin Cities, it is the perfect location to work! Our location produces a variety of potato products. For over 100 years, the Michael Foods family of businesses has leveraged quality ingredients and innovative processes to offer the finest products and solutions to our customers and to food-loving consumers.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Boiler Chief, the Boiler Operator is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of boiler/refrigeration equipment and systems, and for coordinating the activities of the Department’s personnel as required.
Operate and maintain all engine room and other equipment including ammonia refrigeration, boilers, pumps, compressors, condensers, and electrical systems.
Help develop and follow established standard operating procedures for safety, health, environment, and production.
Operate facility fire monitoring system.
Lend knowledge and ideas to the solution of problems involving the plant, boiler, and steam system.
Train new hires and existing employees as needed.
Perform all responsibilities in accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures, practices, and safety rules as well as appropriate industry and regulatory guidelines, rules, and regulations.
Respond to chemical (including ammonia) leaks/spills; will be on the plant Emergency Response Team.
Communicate with equipment manufacturers/vendors on any problems and follow up on obtaining the right parts.
Work with various refrigerants, chemicals, solvents, paints, fuels and lubricants.
Ensure that each system is operated safely and all components are compliant with OSHA and other agencies.
Comply with and monitor operation for compliance with all 14 elements of the "Process Safety Management Program".
Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with approved maintenance plans and work orders using SAP.
Perform routine boiler water analysis and maintenance as required.
Demonstrate ability to manipulate valves, pumps, and auxiliary machinery.
Read and understand equipment and system drawings.
Maintain, adjust, and repair utility systems and facility support equipment controls in assigned areas.
Monitor and maintain plant steam production, ammonia refrigeration system, and plant compressed air system.
Document all maintenance and inspection activity in accordance with Northern Star Co. Mechanical Integrity Program.
Adhere to safe work practices, complete monthly safety audits/observations, follow GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions, and ensure that product quality is maintained.
Identify and report any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
Lead initiatives in Lean Manufacturing, Cost Reduction, and Mechanical Downtime reduction.
Assist in coordinating activities in the Department.
Actively participate in Emergency Response Team.
Consult with Management on boiler/refrigeration equipment and systems issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
Experience Three years strong industrial utility systems maintenance background in a manufacturing environment (food processing plant preferred). Experience in electrical, welding and pneumatics helpful.
Licenses, Certificates, Registrations
Minnesota Boiler Class 1B or above is REQUIRED.
Boiler, HVAC, and HAZMAT training REQUIRED.
Electrical license (preferred).
2‑year degree in Electrical/HVAC Ammonia and/or Building Maintenance (preferred).
Ability to become HAZWOPER certified.
Communication Skills Effective communication in basic English (both verbal and written) is required. Ability to speak, read and comprehend safety instructions, rules and warnings for self and others in both normal and emergency situations.
Language Skills 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, customers/vendors or employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills 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 and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
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, and diagram or schedule form.
Other Skills And Abilities Ability to read, write and speak English.
Forklift Experience Preferred.
Working knowledge of SAP functions preferred.
Microsoft Office Skills Strongly Preferred.
The pay range for this position is $34.00 to $43.00 per hour.
Seniority Level
Not Applicable
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Chaska, MN .
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