Egg Candler

Job Title:CandlerI

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Job Summary

TheCandlerIis responsible forensuring only high-quality eggs are processed on the production line. This role involves monitoring and removingpoor qualityeggs, including those with eggshells, rotten eggs, dirty eggs, and bloody eggs, as well as any foreign materials or inedible products. The position requires the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating egg quality and speed.

Essential Job Functions

• Monitor and removepoor qualityeggs from the production line
• Ensure processed eggs meet or exceed USDA requirements
• Remove eggshells, bloody eggs, dirty eggs, and rotten eggs from the flow of edible product
• Identifyand remove any foreign materials from the product flow
• Place dirty eggs onto flats for re-washing
• Notify plant manager/supervisor of excessive broken eggs or machine deficiencies
• Assistwith clean-up activities and removal of inedibleproduct
• Comply withUSDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF, Safety Programs, Biosecurity Policies, Plant Procedures, HACCP, and Food Defense Programs
• Communicate effectively with plant supervisor, QC, USDA, and plant staff
• Help train andassistother team members as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 0-2years of experience ina manufacturing or processing environment
• Ability tooperateegg processing equipment
• Basic math skills for counting and measuring
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Attention to detail and quality consciousness
• Basic understanding of safety procedures in a food processing environment
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Time management skills tomaintainproduction pace
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holiday hours asrequiredbased on production demand

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• Bilingual(English andSpanish)
• Previousexperience in food processing or egg handling

Work Environment

This position requires the physical ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50lbsand perform tasks involving twisting and bending.The role demands the capacity to walk and stand for extended periods on various surfaces, as well as the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.Set in an egg processing facility, the job may involve exposure to wet and slippery surfaces,necessitatingcaution and adherence to safety protocols. Additionally, the position may require familiarity with various biosecurity protocols and procedures, emphasizing the importance ofmaintaininghygiene and safety standards in food processing operations.

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
• EmployeeAssistanceProgram