Line Worker

Daybreak Foods, Inc.•Martin Township, MI

About The Position

This Processing Line Worker position is with a food processing company specializing in eggs. Under the direction of the Processing Supervisor, the worker performs a range of production tasks to help ensure the highest-quality product. The starting rate is $17.00, with incremental increases earned through developing skills and qualifications. The position requires strict adherence to food safety, food quality, hygiene, and regulatory requirements, including HACCP, SQF, cGMP, and USDA standards. Work includes handling and grading eggs throughout processing, operating and cleaning equipment and work areas, and assisting with production breaks and cleanup.

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Knowledge of safety programs and processes such as Confined Space, LOTO, and Hazcom.
Equipment operation ability.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing and walking constantly; frequent gripping, grasping, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 10 pounds; and occasional sitting, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices, including requirements such as wearing hairnets and clean clothes.

Nice To Haves

Experience in food manufacturing or processing.

Responsibilities

Perform job functions in accordance with HACCP, SQF, cGMP, and regulatory protocols.
Follow food safety principles and handle and store products and materials to prevent damage or contamination.
Examine products to verify they meet quality standards and comply with personnel and process hygiene requirements.
Grade and align eggs entering the washer section.
Ensure eggs move smoothly from the main egg belt conveyor to the accumulating station.
Keep the work area clean, track inedible eggs, and dump inedible eggs into the auger.
Clean washer screens.
Perform chemical checks and foam control in washers, and return re-wash eggs to the egg flow.
Grade washed eggs according to SOP.
Ensure eggs move smoothly from the transfer room to the breaking machine.
Assist as needed during breaks and cleanup.
Grade broken eggs from the breaking machine, removing bad or blood-spot eggs and shells from cups.
After the production shift, clean the Breaking, Transfer, and Shell rooms to meet USDA standards.