Lane Packer Operator

Handsome Brook Farms; Williamsport (Lycoming County); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Handsome Brook Farms in Williamsport, PA is seeking a Lane Packer Operator to join our production team. You will handle the packing of eggs off the machine lanes, inspect for quality, verify date codes, and maintain a clean, safe work area in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires standing, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, basic math, and strong mechanical aptitude. Regular attendance and teamwork with leads and supervisors are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic calculations and record information.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Previous machine-operator, manufacturing, or packaging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pack finished egg cartons into cases or pallets.
• Inspect cartons for visible damage, broken eggs, or defects.
• Verify date codes and markings are accurate and legible.
• Close, stack, and seal cartons to prevent damage.
• Monitor packing process and report issues promptly.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Monitor equipment and report jams or unsafe conditions.
• Communicate production, quality, safety, and equipment concerns.
• Maintain regular attendance and work with teammates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading instructions

Safety awareness

Math calculations

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Attendance reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Lane Packer Operator directly reports to the Production Supervisor. This position will handle the packing of eggs coming off the machine lanes. The position will require standing, bending, stooping, lifting and math skills. This area is working around moving parts and will require the operator to have a strong mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Pack finished egg cartons into cases or arrange them on pallets according to established specifications.
• Inspect cartons for visible damage, broken eggs, packaging defects, and other quality concerns.
• Verify that date codes and other required markings are accurate, legible, and properly positioned.
• Close, stack, and secure cartons and cases to prevent product damage during handling and distribution.
• Monitor the packing process and promptly remove or report product that does not meet quality standards.
• Keep the assigned work area clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
• Monitor equipment during operation and promptly report jams, malfunctions, or unsafe conditions.
• Communicate production, quality, safety, and equipment concerns to the Production Lead or Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all food-safety, cGMP, hygiene, personal protective equipment, and workplace-safety requirements.
• Ability to work safely and maintain quality standards in a fast-paced production environment.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and work collaboratively with other team members.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written work instructions.
• Ability to recognize and report product-quality, equipment, and safety concerns.
• Ability to perform basic calculations and accurately record production information.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with production employees, leads, supervisors, and other departments.
• Ability to work safely and maintain quality standards in a fast-paced production environment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality consistent with the requirements of the position.
• Previous machine-operating, manufacturing, food-production, or packaging experience preferred.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and work scheduled overtime, weekends, or holidays as operational needs require.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working/Physical Requirements

• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive handling activities.
• Ability to lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance or with approved material handling equipment at the frequency established for the position.
• Ability to work near moving production equipment and in areas that may be noisy, wet, or temperature-variable.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and follow all safety and food-safety requirements.

Education

• High school diploma or GED