Loader Associate

Description

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Supervises: None

Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Purpose Of Position

The Loader Associate has primary responsibility for making sure the correct nest run eggs are properly loaded onto the machine and the nest run supplies cleaned and stored.

Essential Skills

• Clearly and effectively conveys information, both verbally and in writing.
• Performs tasks with precision and attention to detail.
• Organizes tasks, projects, and resources effectively.
• Manages multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
• Interacts effectively with others in a professional manner.
  
  

Essential Characteristics

• Adjusts well to new situations and changes.
• Shows perseverance and resilience.
• Works proactively without supervision.
• Maintains high standards of conduct and performance.
• Shows assurance in their abilities and decisions
  
  

Essential Duties

• Transfer nest run eggs from pallets to the loader machine, ensuring it remains consistently stocked and that product is handled with care and professionalism.
• Move eggs from cooler storage to the loader as needed to maintain steady workflow.
• Accurately scan and track product by flock to ensure correct pallet loading and inventory accuracy.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of debris to support food safety and efficiency.
• Spin washed flats and stack them according to inventory needs, maintaining pace with production demands.
• Assist in troubleshooting minor loader issues; promptly contact maintenance for more complex problems beyond your ability to resolve.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Work Schedule

• Typical hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Two 10-minute paid breaks and a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.
  
  

Requirements

Position Requirements:

• Completion of general safety and basic food safety training (provided by WEF).
• Training in electric pallet jack and forklift operation (provided by WEF).
• Operates all equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Steel-toed or composite toe shoes required (WEF provides a shoe compensation plan)
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English is a must, but bilingual is a plus.
• The ability to interpret documents such as standard operating procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• 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.
  
  

Personal Attributes

At times, the Loader 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. The incumbent must demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Be honest and trustworthy
• Be respectful
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity across a variety of cultures
• Be flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
  
  

Physical Requirements / Environmental Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand. The employee is required to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds daily. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, soaps and/or chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to cold, and heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.