1st Shift Loader Operator

Pete & Gerry's; Gainesville, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Disability and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Footwear reimbursement

Job summary

Pete & Gerry’s Organics is hiring a Loader Operator to stage and load eggs for daily production. You will initiate lots and ensure accurate run times on the load sheet while supporting animal welfare and food safety standards.

The role requires manual lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long periods, and operating pallet jacks in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required or preferred.
• Experience in a production environment is preferred.
• Ability to obtain Electric Pallet Jack certification and lift 50 lb repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Staging and hand-loading egg flats onto the processing line.
• Set-up machinery and equipment for daily production run.
• Operate electric pallet jacks and lifts to move egg pallets.
• Hand load egg flats onto processing line.
• Frequent lifting and handling of materials up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Physical stamina

Standing/walking

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric Pallet Jack Certification

Job description

Healthy Hens, Healthy Eggs, Heathy Planet:

At Pete & Gerry's, we were first to do it better, and are still doing it best. For nearly 30 years, we've been on a mission to produce healthy, delicious eggs and partner with family farms for meaningful impact. By raising hens outdoors as nature intended, we stay true to our roots every step of the way by keeping animal welfare, planet-friendly farming practices, and high-quality taste and nutrition at the heart of all we do, so you can always believe in what you buy.

Healthy Together:

At Pete & Gerry’s, we believe that when we care for each other, we all thrive. Across our farms, offices, and communities, we act as one flock — united by respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We create an environment where every person feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow, because our success depends on the wellbeing of the people who make our mission possible.

The Role at a Glance:

The Loader Operator is responsible for staging and loading eggs for daily production per the daily blending plan. Duties include initiating lot swaps for accurate farm counts and recording accurate run times on the load sheet.

How You’ll Create Greater Impact:

In this role, you’ll help deliver the highest quality product while upholding our unwavering commitment to animal welfare, food safety, and responsible farming. You’ll act boldly, embrace continuous improvement, and partner with teammates and customers to deliver wins.

• Staging and hand-loading egg flats onto the processing line
• Set-up machinery and equipment for daily production run
• Operate electric pallet jacks and lifts to move egg pallets
• Hand load egg flats onto processing line
• Repeatedly lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs

What You’ll Bring to the Flock:

We are one team — united by respect and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. What we do every day connects to something bigger.

You’ll bring your experience, perspective, and pride in your work. We value collaboration, curiosity, and diverse viewpoints — because they make our flock stronger.

• High School Diploma or equivalency preferred
• Experience in a production environment preferred
• Ability to obtain Electric Pallet Jack certification
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Frequent lifting up to 35-50 pounds
• Extended periods of time standing and walking
• Frequent repetitive reaching motion with both arms
• Frequent grasping with hands and fingers
• Frequent bending and stooping
• Ability to keep up in fast-paced environment

Work Schedule & Hours:

• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM - end of production
• Weekend hours as needed per production
• Shifts up to 12 hours per day, based on operational needs
• Start and end times may vary due to truck arrivals, order fulfillment, machine downtime, or production changes
• Flexibility required to adjust schedule as needed

Tending to our Flock:

We care for our people the same way we care for our hens — with attention, respect, and balance. Our benefits are designed to support real life and whole wellbeing.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Paid volunteer time
• 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Disability and life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Footwear reimbursement for onsite employees
• Onsite employees receive free eggs weekly; remote employees receive coupons for free eggs
• Breakfast or lunch events from time to time.
• A team grounded in a shared mission: Healthy Hens, Healthy Eggs, Healthy Planet.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Pete & Gerry’s Organics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a community built on respect and shared purpose. Every person belongs here — because our strength comes from the diversity of people and perspectives that make us who we are.

We are an E-Verify employer. After accepting an offer, we will use E-Verify to confirm your eligibility to work in the United States by comparing information from your Form I-9 with records from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration.