EP Material Handler

US Lawns; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits package (Medical,Dental

Long- and Short-term Disability

Vision

Prescription Durg

Life Insurance

401k

PTO Vacation and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Preventive Wellness Care

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Sauder's Eggs in the United States seeks a Material Handler (Machine Operator) to oversee packer units and maintain a continuous production flow. You will replenish cartons and flats, monitor equipment for malfunctions, and perform changeovers to minimize downtime.

The role requires multitasking, autonomy, and basic computer/data entry skills. You will work in a high-activity environment with PPE requirements and physical demands on the floor.

Qualifications

• Multitasking to monitor multiple processes and mechanical units.
• Autonomy to operate equipment with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer/data entry and tabulation skills.
• Familiarity with Jet Printers, dates, and 8200 terminals.

Responsibilities

• Production monitoring to prevent jams and ensure line movement.
• Perform machine changeovers when switching from cartons to flats.
• Update dates on machinery and communicate material needs to Line Leader.
• Take accurate counts and perform basic inventory/documentation tasks.

Skills

Multitasking

Autonomy

Communication

Math

Industry knowledge

Technical literacy

Tools

Grader

Jet Printers

8200 terminals

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Description

Hours: Monday-Friday 6:15am-5:00pm

The Material Handler (Machine Operator) is responsible for overseeing the packer units to ensure a continuous and efficient production flow. This role focuses on the consistent replenishment of cartons and flats, monitoring equipment for malfunctions, and performing necessary changeovers to minimize downtime.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Production Monitoring: Watch for equipment jams and resolve them immediately to keep the line moving. Monitor carton and flat supplies constantly.
• Operational Transitions: Perform machine changeovers when switching from cartons to flats. Update dates on machinery as required.
• Communication: Keep the Line Leader informed of material needs and inventory levels.
• Inventory & Documentation: Take accurate counts based on remaining orders. Perform computer-based tabulations and tasks as needed.

Maintenance & Safety

• Maintain a clean floor area and clean up tracking. Be prepared to crawl under units for cleaning and maintenance.
• Flexibility: Execute any and all additional duties assigned by the Supervisor to support production goals.

Qualifications & Skills

• Multitasking: Proven ability to monitor multiple processes and mechanical units simultaneously.
• Autonomy: Ability to operate a grader with minimal supervision.
• Technical Literacy: Basic computer skills for data entry and tabulations.
• Familiarity with Jet Printers, dates, and 8200 terminals.
• Communication: Strong verbal communication skills
• Math: Proficiency in basic mathematical calculations.
• Industry Knowledge: Ability to read and interpret order sheets; general familiarity with the product is preferred.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Physical Agility: Must move quickly and safely between packer units. Requires the ability to bend, reach above shoulder level repeatedly, and crawl under machinery.
• Stamina: Ability to stand for 2-3 hours at a time and lift 20-25 pounds consistently throughout the shift.
• Environment: High-activity production setting with cement floors and loud machinery.
• PPE: Use of a hairnet is strictly required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Company Description

Sauder's Eggs has been a family company for 60 years and is built upon the traditions of integrity, product excellence, and fairness. From the family farms whose hens lay our eggs, to the employees who clean, package, inspect, and deliver them, we never lose sight of the reason we're in business: to delight our customers with consistently superior products.

Sauder's Eggs is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team.

Sauder's Eggs is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Benefits

• Group benefits package (Medical, Dental, Long- and Short-term Disability, Vision, Prescription Durg, Life Insurance, and 401k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Preventive Wellness Care
• Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral Program