Egg Packing Machine Operator

Kreher Family Farms; Village of Corfu (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Supplemental insurances

Job summary

Kreher Family Farms is seeking an Egg Packing Machine Operator in Corfu, NY to operate and maintain the egg packing machine, ensuring safe, efficient packaging and quality control in a fast-paced farm environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and 1+ years in a food processing setting; familiarity with biosecurity is essential, and duties include setup, operation, sanitation, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of work experience in a food processing plant preferred.
• Ability to follow safety and biosecurity protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and set up the egg packing machine.
• Operate the packing machine and monitor performance.
• Load trays and monitor conveyor belts for smooth operation.
• Inspect and remove broken or damaged eggs before entering the packing machine.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area; follow safety protocols.
• Communicate any machinery issues to maintenance promptly.
• Coordinate egg supply with barn staff as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Fast-paced adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

REF system

Pallet jack

Job description

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Egg Packing Machine Operator

Full Time Associate Corfu, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2503

Salary Range: $18.00 To $20.00 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

The objective of the Egg Packing Machine Operator is to operate and maintain the egg packing machine, ensuring efficient and safe packing of eggs. This role involves preparing materials, monitoring the packing process, performing quality control, and adhering to safety and biosecurity protocols. The operator works independently and communicates effectively with other team members, requiring attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILTIES

Work for which this position is accountable:

It is the responsibility of the Egg Packing Machine Operatorto:

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

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.

Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurances