Machine Operator 3rd shift

Responsibilities

• Perform quality checks on incoming raw eggs and finished products.
• Conduct hourly checks and monitor product quality.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely.
• Follow SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) guidelines.
• Maintain equipment to ensure it is running efficiently, within range for temperatures, speed, and tank levels, with no leaks and full of eggs.
• Make minor adjustments to equipment and troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Communicate machine or product issues to production management and/or maintenance.
• Ensure packaging material is kept separated, neat, stored properly, and labeled correctly.
• Operate forklift and pallet jack.
• Keep area and equipment clean using sanitation procedures.
• Complete die, printer, and Bergmier counter changeovers.
• Check Acetic acid bath temperature, chemical, and Vortexx checks.
• Check CO2 and O2 levels on product bags.
• Absorb Fallas operations, dicer operator tasks, and pulling samples and records for skids.
• Accurately program, track, and report Data Trace readings per HACCP requirements.
• Understand cross-contamination and mitigation steps for the area, all grades of eggs, Biolonix operations, and Yamato scale system.
• Provide breaks to line employees.
• Communicate effectively with operators to control egg flows.
• Mix brine solution per specification and coating paint.
• Follow and perform wax filling procedures.
• Perform manual packaging, sanitizer chemical checks, belt sprayer checks, hand dip checks, and properly report issues.
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions, and ensure product quality is maintained.
• Report any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality, or personnel safety.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
• Experience with egg processing and related equipment.
• Strong understanding of HACCP guidelines and SOPs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Bilingual a plus.
• Must be able to obtain a forklift and pallet jack operator’s license.
• Must be safety minded.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Capability of interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with others to complete work assignments.
• Can adapt to change.