Egg Packing Machine Operator

Kreher Family Farms•Town of Pembroke, NY

8d•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Egg Packing Machine Operator operates and maintains the egg packing machine to ensure eggs are packed efficiently and safely. The role includes preparing materials, setting up the machine, monitoring packing and egg flow, performing quality checks, and following safety and biosecurity protocols. The operator works independently and communicates with team members in a fast-paced environment. The operator organizes pallets, flats, and dividers; prepares date cards; runs the packing machine and robotic components; loads trays; monitors conveyor belts; and uses the REF computer system to monitor egg flow and track production. The operator also inspects eggs and removes broken or damaged eggs before they enter the machine, keeps the work area clean, moves materials with a pallet jack, assists with material supply in zone 3, reports machinery issues to the maintenance manager, and coordinates with barn staff by radio. The work takes place in an agricultural farm environment with noise, dust, and dirt, and may involve excessive noise from farm equipment. The role requires sitting, talking, seeing, hearing, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Employees may need to work longer or shorter hours to meet operational needs, as determined by leadership.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of work experience.
Ability to focus, stay alert, and demonstrate very good observation skills.
Ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
Ability to maintain an appropriate pace while handling a fragile product with little or no breakage.
Flexibility to work longer or shorter hours to meet operational needs, as determined by leadership.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a food processing plant.

Responsibilities

Organize pallets, flats, and dividers at the start of the day.
Set up and prepare the egg packing machine for operation.
Prepare date cards for labeling packed eggs.
Run and operate the packing machine, including 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.
Inspect eggs and remove broken or damaged eggs before they enter the packing machine.
Maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the shift.
Follow biosecurity and coworker safety protocols.
Operate a pallet jack safely to move materials as needed.
Assist other team members with supplying materials in zone 3 when required.
Promptly communicate machinery issues or malfunctions to the maintenance manager.
Maintain radio communication with barn staff to coordinate egg supply and other operational needs.