Line Worker

Daybreak Foods; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A food processing company in Holland, Michigan, is seeking a Processing Line Worker to perform various tasks under the direction of the Processing Supervisor. The role involves ensuring high-quality products by adhering to food safety protocols and maintaining hygiene. Successful candidates should have experience in food manufacturing, knowledge of safety programs, and the ability to operate equipment effectively. Physical demands include standing, lifting, and working in varying temperature environments.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform functions adhering to all food safety protocols.
• Grade and align eggs entering the washer section.
• Maintain cleanliness and compliance in respective areas.

Skills

Experience in Food Manufacturing or Processing

Knowledge of safety programs and processes

Experience with equipment operation

Job description

Job Summary

The starting rate for this position is $17.00, incremental increases earned through developing skills and qualifications.

This position is a Processing Line Worker in a Food Processing (Eggs) company. Under the direction of the Processing Supervisor, this position performs various tasks ensuring the highest quality product possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Food Safety and Food Quality
  • Perform all functions of the position with strict adherence to all HACCP, SQF, cGMP's, and regulatory protocols.
  • Follow food safety principals.
  • Ensure that products and materials are handled and stored in such a way as to prevent damage or product contamination.
  • Examine product to verify conformance to quality standards.
  • Maintain compliance with the personnel and process hygiene requirements.
• Operations
  • Grades and aligns eggs entering the washer section.
  • Provides a smooth transition of eggs from the main egg belt conveyor to the accumulating station.
  • Keeps area clean, tracks inedible eggs, and dumps inedible eggs into the auger.
  • Cleans washer screens.
  • Performs chemical checks, foam control in washers, and re‑wash eggs back into egg flow.
  • Grades eggs from the washers per SOP.
  • Provides a smooth transition of eggs from the transfer room to the breaking machine.
  • Keeps area clean.
  • Assists as needed during breaks and clean up.
  • Grades broken eggs from the breaking machine, removing bad or blood‑spot eggs and shells from cups.
  • Performs cleanup duties meeting USDA standards in Breaking, Transfer, and Shell rooms after production shift has ended.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience in Food Manufacturing or Processing desirable.
• Knowledge of safety programs and processes, such as Confined Space, LOTO, Hazcom, etc.
• Experience with equipment operation.

Physical Demands

Stand and walk constantly; grip, grasp, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 10 pounds frequently; sit, climb, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, water, and chemicals. Temperature is regulated for operations standards. Cooler temperatures occur in specific areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Proper personal protective equipment will be required during certain working conditions. Employees must comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) due to working in a food manufacturing environment (hairnets, clean clothes, etc.).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.