Packing Associate

Westfield Egg Farm • Lebanon, PA

33d • Onsite

About The Position

The Packing Associate is responsible for pre-Inspecting, packing, & cleaning.

Requirements

• No prior experience or training is required.
• Ability to read a limited number of words in English.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to add or subtract two-digit numbers and multiply or divide with 10s and 100s.
• Ability to perform operations with units of weight, measurements, volume and distance.
• Completion of general safety and basic food safety training (provided by WEF).
• Completion of egg packing procedure training (provided by WEF).
• Complete support of and willing adherence to Westfield Egg Farm’s mission, vision, and core values. Applicant must hold these standards as his/her own.
• At times, the Packing Associate will be privileged to information that should not be shared. The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing their duties, not spreading information to others.
• Be honest and trustworthy
• Be respectful
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity across a variety of cultures
• Be flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Ability to stand.
• Ability to walk, to climb stairs and ladders, use hand to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Ability to sit.
• Ability to move about the facility.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Required to seek assistance in the lifting of more than 50 pounds or use a crane or hoists.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect eggs for leakers and Grade B quality.
• Check cartons for any quality issues and verify that the correct type of carton has been loaded.
• Ensure each carton is properly filled and meets packaging standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized area around the packers; keep all cartons off the floor.
• Unfold and prepare cases for use.
• Place filled egg cartons into the correct cases.
• Apply printed labels to each case, indicating product type and egg size.
• Perform regular inspections of each packer to confirm correct labeling; document findings on the Label Inspection Form.
• Verify that the code printer is functioning correctly by checking the legibility and accuracy of printed codes on cartons.
• Clean processing equipment and the surrounding area at the end of production in accordance with food safety standards.
• Remain attentive and focused during grader/packer operations.
• Promptly report any suspicious activity or safety concerns to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed