Egg Packing Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

PROCESSING ATTENDANT I

Starting pay: $19/ hour

What better way to see how eggs are packed and shipped than to be part of that process! Our eggs are packed and shipped daily to stores throughout New York State and beyond. The Egg Packer is an important part of this process which helps get these fresh, delicious, quality eggs packaged and sent to their destination and to our customers!

JOB RESPONSIBILTIES

Work for which this position is accountable:

It is the responsibility of the Egg Packing Machine Operator to:

Preparation and Setup:

• Organize materials at the start of the day, including pallets, flats and dividers
• Set up and prepare the egg packing machine for operation
• Prepare date cards for labeling packed eggs

Operation and monitoring:

• Run and operate the packing machine, including any robotic components
• Load trays and monitor conveyor belts to ensure smooth operation
• Use the REF system on a computer to monitor egg flow and track production
• Manually inspect and remove any broken or damaged eggs before they enter the packing machine

Maintenance and Safety:

• Maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the shift
• Follow all biosecurity and coworker safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment
• Operate a pallet jack safely to move materials as needed

Communication and Support:

• Assist other team members with supplying materials in zone 3 when required
• Communicate any machinery issues or malfunctions to the maintenance manager promptly
• Maintain radio communication with barn staff to coordinate egg supply and other operational needs

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Capabilities and traits essential to perform satisfactorily

• Ability to focus, stay alert with very good observation skills.
• Able to keep up in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective working well in a team-based environment.
• Ability to maintain proper pace while handling a fragile product with little or no breakage.
• Ability to be flexible with working schedule - employees may need to work longer or shorter hours to meet operational needs, as determined by leadership.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1+ years of work experience, in food processing plant preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit, talk, see and hear.
• Stand, walk, squat and crawl.
• Lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision abilities required include seeing near and far.

The physical work environment is an agricultural farm environment with attendant noise level. However, the employee will often be exposed to:

• Dust and dirt associated with agricultural farming.
• Excessive noise levels associated with farm equipment.

Company Info:

Kreher Family Farms is your local egg producer. We are a 3rd and 4th generation, family-owned and operated business. With a deep-rooted history in family values since 1924, our farm continues to grow. Our farm operations have expanded to include compost and fertilizer and crop productions for our hens and customers. We will never stop growing!

Our people are part of our farm family! It is their dedication and respect for one another that allows us to continue to confidently grow as a business.

We believe strongly in creating an environment in which people can continue to learn and grow professionally.

Benefits for full time employees:

• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurances

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401k Plan eligibility after one year

• Free farm fresh eggs

**MUST NOT CURRENTLY OWN, HUNT BIRDS, OR VISIT ANYONE THAT OWNS BIRDS**

(pet bird, backyard flock, etc.)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Kreher Farms (“KFF”) is an equal opportunity employer. Kreher Farms prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, creed, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), reproductive health decision making, military status, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction records, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law.

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