1st Shift Pallet Builder

Pete & Gerry's Organics, LLC; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

9 paid holidays

401(k) with 4% employer match

Disability and life insurance

Onsite eggs provided weekly

Job summary

Pete & Gerry's Organics is hiring for a full-time role focused on palletizing finished cartons on the clean side of the processing plant. The position includes final inspection of cartons, monitoring date codes according to customer requirements, and ensuring product integrity.

Join a team dedicated to animal welfare and high-quality, sustainable farming. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork within a fast-paced production environment, with opportunities for growth within a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a processing environment preferred.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Palletize finished cartons per customer label and stack boxes neatly.
• Perform final inspection of finished carton boxes.
• Monitor date code on finished cases per customer requirements and check for damage.

Skills

Able to lift 50 pounds

Stand for extended periods

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Healthy Hens, Healthy Eggs, Healthy 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.

Job Type

Full-time

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

This position is responsible for palletizing finished cartons for product on the clean side of the processing plant. This position is responsible for the final inspection of the finished carton box. Duties include monitoring the date code on finished cases per customer specific requirements and monitoring for damaged or compromised product.

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.

• Stage materials for days processing including pallets, cardboard, and pallet trays
• Change tape on machine in the morning or downtime
• Assist with labeling and staging of boxes or cartons as needed
• Palletize boxes per customer label
• Stack boxes neatly inspecting for any damage
• Inform Team Leaders of any shortages of required counts per Daily Processing Plan
• Monitor date code on finished cases per customer requirements

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 equivalent preferred
• Experience in a processing environment preferred
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

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.