Packer

OPAL FOODS COOPERATIVE•Hampton, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Opal Foods is hiring a Case Packer at its Hampton, Iowa location. The position packs egg cartons into cases while following company policies and governmental regulations. The role involves preparing the work area and packaging, packing a variety of egg carton sizes into crates, boxes, and onto pallets, verifying labels, and keeping the area clean. Packers may assist other team members and complete other assigned duties. This is a full-time, in-person position paying up to $19.00 per hour. Employees must be available for scheduling seven days a week, including holidays, and may need to remain at work until eggs have run out of the houses. Shifts usually end around 4 p.m., but may continue until 7 p.m. several days in a row. Opal Foods was formed in 2014 as a partnership between Rose Acre Farms and Weaver Brothers. The company produces eggs through farms in Missouri, Colorado, and Iowa, with headquarters in Neosho, Missouri. Applicants must be willing and able to comply with the company’s biosecurity policy prohibiting contact with bird species other than the company’s laying hens.

Requirements

Be able to read and match labels.
Demonstrate attention to detail.
Be able to work at a fast pace, stand in one place, and complete repetitive tasks for extended periods.
Be available to be scheduled seven days a week, including holidays.
Be punctual and clock in ready to work on time every scheduled day.
Be able to stay until eggs have completely run out of the houses.
Be willing and able to comply with Opal Foods biosecurity policies requiring no contact with bird species other than the company’s laying hens.

Responsibilities

Set up the work area and prepare packaging for the day.
Pack one-dozen, 6-pack, and 18-pack egg cartons or flats into crates, boxes, and onto pallets.
Verify that each package is labeled properly.
Keep floors and shelves free of eggs and debris throughout the day.
Help other team members as needed.
Put away packaging and clean the work area at the end of the day.
Perform other duties as assigned.