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Grader Operator 1st shift

Sauder's Eggs (Ephrata - Sauder's Eggs)
Ephrata, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/16/2026

Job Description

750.00 SIGN ON BONUS plus 75.00 WEEKLY ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE

This is a 1st shift position at our Ephrata Plant:

The Grader Operator is responsible for the set-up and continuous operation of the processing machine.

The Grader operator is to balance and control the machine to maximize high outputs of cases per hour while controlling the percent of Grade A loss to a minimum standard set by Sauder’s expectations.

Work Schedule:
Days - Monday to Friday
Hours - 6:15 am to 4:30 or until orders are complete

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Set up packing lanes with assigned cartons and flats, adjusting as needed.
  • Enter all information for each lot and communicate all changes to plant personnel.
  • Responsible for proper dates and flock codes on all cartons and eggs are legible.
  • Follow a production schedule to ensure all orders are completed.
  • Communicate changeovers to the production team promptly to insure efficiency.
  • Communicate promptly when a count is needed to change products.
  • Monitor scale settings and line speed to minimize downtime.
  • Notify maintenance immediately when experiencing issues that are affecting shift.
  • Maintain a well-balanced machine by assigning the proper number of packing lanes to handle the percent of each egg Grade.
  • Review schedule against orders to ensure they are completed.
  • Maintains a clean floor area
  • Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must have good organizational skills and the ability to handle distractions and manage multiple tasks at the same time
  • Must have good communication skills
  • Basic Computer and Math Skills
  • Must be able to stand 8 hours at a time; reach, bend, and squat; push/pull constantly; and lift 30-40 pounds

Company Description

Sauder's Eggs has been a family company for 60 years and is built upon the traditions of integrity, product excellence, and fairness. From the family farms whose hens lay our eggs, to the employees who clean, package, inspect, and deliver them, we never lose sight of the reason we're in business: to delight our customers with consistently superior products.

Sauder's Eggs is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!

Sauder's Eggs is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Benefits

  • Group benefits package (Medical, Dental, Long- and Short-term Disability, Vision, Prescription Durg, Life Insurance, and 401k)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Vacation and Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Preventive Wellness Care
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Program

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