POSITION DESCRIPTION: Team Members performing this job are responsible for duties related to the preparation, batching, mixing, storing, and pumping of product to processing. Duties include but are not limited to ensuring that you execute all your duties and responsibilities in such a manner that we produce food-safe and delicious product that meets all formulas, specifications, and quality and compliance requirements.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (non-exclusive list)
- Ability to read and follow product formulas, specifications, and operating standards to make consistent and food-safe product every time.
- Ability to understand and document ingredient lot numbers for every batch.
- Ability to operate equipment required to mix batches, such as liquifiers, blenders, pumps, etc.
- Ability to understand all the equipment parameters and settings and can make minor adjustments to facilitate changes necessary to produce consistent product every time.
- Be able to read and understand work instructions.
- Able to write legibly for creating records and documentation.
- Able to do minor assembly and disassembly of equipment.
- Maintain a clean work environment.
- Ability to perform all required quality, food safety, and safety testing, checks, and assessments, and document results and findings.
- Ability to understand and abide by all environmental control requirements as it relates to the waste water and air emissions.
- Understand and achieve Key Performance Metrics required to ensure production is achieved, including but not limited to lot number compliance, batches per shift, waste reduction, etc.
- Be able to work with people and work in teams.
- Be able to participate and give suggestions on how to improve your job, the plant and the company.
- Be aware and follow all food safety rules and procedures in the execution of the job.
- Be able to follow direction.
- Be able to come to work on time everyday.
- Alert management of any urgent or emergency situations requiring immediate attention or approval.
- Perform any other duties assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- Capable of performing routine math calculations, including addition and subtraction, for making batches, keeping track of inventory, quality checks, etc.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment when required to keep you and the product safe, potentially including but not limited to steel toe boots, aprons, safety glasses, gloves, etc.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to reach areas only accessible by ladder. Must be able to climb to and perform repairs on equipment in hard-to-reach-places.
- Be available to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
- Willing to comply with all Rose Acre's/ EggLife's safety, quality, food safety, environmental, employment, and GMP policies including working in a 100% smoke-free environment.
- Ability to comply with the strictest standards for animal welfare and to report incidents of abuse, neglect, or breach of bio-security in order to preserve the health and welfare of our birds.
Rose Acre Farms is committed to producing high-quality eggs and egg products and leading the way in animal stewardship. In order to continue to produce quality eggs and egg products and being a leader in animal welfare, we need people that are hardworking, passionate, and professional, that own their work and have pride in it. Rose Acre Farms offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for its Team Members and eligible family members, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending account, 401(k) plan with match, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation.
This application is not an employment contract but merely is intended to evaluate suitability for employment. If a job offer is made, employment may be contingent upon verification of the applicant's social security number with the social security administration and a criminal history information check. 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.
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 bio-security 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.