Egg Quality Control Technician – Breaker Plant

Versova; Thompson (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with company match

Paid time Off

Paid Holidays

401K with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Versova is seeking a Candler I to ensure only high-quality eggs are processed on the production line. You will monitor for eggshells, rotten or dirty eggs, and foreign materials, and remove them to maintain safe edible product flow.

The role requires efficiency in a fast-paced environment with variable egg quality and line speed. Responsibilities include adhering to USDA regulations, GMPs, SQF, HACCP, and safety programs, plus teamwork and effective communication with supervisors and QC staff.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in a manufacturing or processing environment.
• Ability to operate egg processing equipment.
• Basic math skills for counting and measuring.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail and quality consciousness.
• Basic understanding of safety procedures in a food processing environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Time management skills to maintain production pace.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holiday hours as required based on production demand.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and remove poor quality eggs from the production line.
• Ensure processed eggs meet or exceed USDA requirements.
• Remove eggshells, bloody eggs, dirty eggs, and rotten eggs from the flow of edible product.
• Identify and remove any foreign materials from the product flow.
• Place dirty eggs onto flats for re-washing.
• Notify plant manager/supervisor of excessive broken eggs or machine deficiencies.
• Assist with clean-up activities and removal of inedible product.
• Comply with USDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF, Safety Programs, Biosecurity Policies, Plant Procedures, HACCP, and Food Defense Programs.
• Communicate effectively with plant supervisor, QC, USDA, and plant staff.
• Help train and assist other team members as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Basic math

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Tools

Egg processing equipment

Job description

Versova is seeking a Candler I to ensure only high-quality eggs are processed on the production line. You will monitor for eggshells, rotten or dirty eggs, and foreign materials, and remove them to maintain safe edible product flow.

The role requires efficiency in a fast-paced environment with variable egg quality and line speed. Responsibilities include adhering to USDA regulations, GMPs, SQF, HACCP, and safety programs, plus teamwork and effective communication with supervisors and QC staff.