Job Title: Packer
Department:
Location:
Reports To: Packing Leads
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation:
Job Summary
The Packer plays a vital role in ensuring the efficient flow of incoming egg production by securely palletizing egg flats. This role is essential for the safe loading of egg flats into semi-trailers for transportation, supporting the overall operational goals of the packing department.
Essential Job Functions
- Palletize egg flats safely and securely.
- Maintain a steady pace on the packaging line to ensure continuous workflow.
- Inspect egg flats for missing, broken, or leaking eggs, and remove any defective products.
- Place stacks of loaded egg flats onto pallets securely.
- Move palletized flats using a pallet jack and replace pallets as needed.
- Assist team members with tasks as required.
- Clean and sanitize the work area at the end of each day.
- Maintain cleanliness of the packing floor area.
- Clean and wipe down machines and conveyors.
- Regularly empty shell collection trays.
Required Qualifications
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Physical ability to lift 50 lbs and perform duties requiring reaching, bending, twisting, and lifting above the head.
- Ability to read, understand, and speak simple sentences and follow directions and instructions.
- Basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing with two-digit numbers, and working with money, weight, volume, and distance.
- Must be able to work overtime, weekends and/or holiday hours as required based on the production demand
- Ability to work in various climate conditions
Preferred Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Understanding of warehouse operations and inventory management.
- Ability to use inventory management software and basic computer skills.
Work Environment
The role is based in a fast-paced packing environment, requiring the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 lbs. The position involves standing for extended periods and performing tasks that require bending, lifting, and twisting on various surfaces, including concrete. The work setting includes working in a cooler environment, which demands adherence to safety and cleanliness standards.
About Us:
Versova is one of the largest egg producers in the United States, bringing together family-owned farms in Iowa, Ohio, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado. With over six decades of industry experience, our team of more than 2,000 employees is dedicated to exceptional flock care, environmental stewardship, and producing safe, high-quality eggs. More than just a workplace, Versova is a team built on shared values, working together to enrich our communities and uphold the highest ethical standards.
As a family of companies and a company of families, we are guided by a strong set of Core Values: Recognition, Initiative, Safety & Security, Service, Community, Respect, Integrity, Ownership, and Excellence. These values drive our commitment to responsible employment, sustainability, and industry innovation. When you join Versova, you become part of something bigger - working together to lead the future of egg production with integrity and excellence.
Benefits:
- Regular performance reviews
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- HSA with company match
- Paid time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401K with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
Posting Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Disclosure
This job description is not exhaustive, as employees may perform additional related duties as needed. Employment is based on an 'at-will' basis. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, as applicable to the role and in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
