POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position is expected to achieve and maintain a level of competency that allows them to oversee the egg grader’s efficient performance through regularly scheduled maintenance performance. In addition, this position verifies grader parts and supplies inventories, assists processing managers with directing workers in government and company sanitation regulations, inspects appearance and work methods of egg grader personnel for conformance to machine operation standards.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Regularly lubricate all appropriate machine components (i.e., washer, transfer, and packers). Assist in ensuring that grader is being properly cleaned each day.Perform inspection of egg grader(s) at regular intervals. Must possess and bring with them to work all tools listed on attached tool sheet.Repair and/replace broken parts (i.e., washer, transfer, and packers).Regularly inspect and adjust all grader components.Assist Quality Control Inspector with monitoring proper egg weights and dates, and immediately correcting problems. Assist Processing Manager with maintaining an organized and safe working environment.Be able to run the grader in the absence the Processing Manager or Assistant Processing Manager. Assist in monitoring and adjusting carton and box dating (make sure that daters have correct Julian date, expiration date, plant number and that all are printing legibly). Assist in ensuring that grader is kept neat, clean and organized during operation (i.e. trash and egg are picked up before, during, and after egg grader operation). Assist with oversight on new equipment installation. Ensure that grader is adequately staffed for the entire week. Ensure egg grader compliance with all Federal, State, and Local directives and regulations.Regularly communicate with and also assist with routine egg processing maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting.Completion and transmittal of all appropriate paperwork associated with egg processing operations and performance.Alert (within a reasonable time frame) the Complex Manager of any urgent or emergency situations, which require immediate attention or approval.Familiarize self with and conform to all Biosecurity Program Policies.Familiarize self with and insure Egg Processing Personnel comply and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices Handbook (GMP) policies (applicable only to personnel at complexes with breaker plants).Familiarize self with and comply with Rose Acres Farms’ Safety Program.Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to reach areas only accessible by ladder. Must be able to climb to and work on equipment in hard-to-reach areas. Requires travel between farms.Help with special rebuild projects.Attend machine-specific training by the machine manufacturers as time and scheduling permit.Learn every aspect of the Processing Manager position.Take the lead in special projects assigned by the Corporate Maintenance Manager.Occasionally after sufficient training, may be required to travel to locations outside the Northern Indiana region to help with the installation of new equipment and/or rebuild projects – this would be on an “as needed” basis, not a regular basis.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Post-secondary mechanical, technical training or degree preferred. Capable of performing routine math calculations, including percentages and fractions.Must be experienced in all phases of egg grader’s mechanical functions (i.e., troubleshooting, maintenance, repair and familiarizing themselves with grader operation manual).Must be computer literate.Must be dependable, and be available to work flexible hours - including nights and weekends. Must also be available 24 hours to answer emergency calls.Ability to quickly address critical and urgent situations in a timely and consistent manner.Possess good decision-making and organizational skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Must possess the ability to work in an agricultural environment, indoors, outdoors, office, warehouse, processing, and farm production areas each varying in temperature, and other environment specific atmospheres.Must be willing and able to work past the scheduled leave time to complete the job, if needed.Must possess the ability to work in an open office setting.Must maintain professionalism with coworkers.
ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITMENT:
Rose Acre Farms is fully committed to providing our animals with a safe and healthy environment, free from abuse and treated humanely in all aspects.All team members are obligated by moral duty, Rose Acre Farms requirement (refer to Animal Abuse Policy in Rose Acre Farms Handbook), and legal obligation to uphold the strictest animal welfare structured environment and are obligated to report any incidents of abuse, neglect, or breach of biosecurity for the health and welfare of our animals.
NON-SMOKING WORKPLACE:
No smoking allowed in workplace, break areas, or on any company property.No smoking in company provided vehicles.
Rose Acres is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
Disclaimer: Although this job description lists and identifies the primary duties of the listed position, it is not an exclusive list. As with all positions at Rose Acre Farms, the very nature and diversification of an egg production facility requires that all team members remain flexible to cover a wide variety of duties that may need covered.
The Information contained in this job description is not only to inform you of the requirements of this position but will also be used to evaluate your work performance. This will include assisting in a determination of whether you will be entitled to certain bonuses and/or raises, and whether or not performance related disciplinary action would be taken against you.
Updated 09/06/2023