OVERVIEW:
At Pete and Gerry’s, we are dedicated to the humane treatment of animals, sustainability, and the restoration of the small family farm to the American landscape. Our farming model provides opportunities for family farms to remain in business, from the organic grain farmers who supply our feed to the families across the country that produce our eggs. Best of all, it allows us to provide you and your family with safe, wholesome, organic, free-range eggs at a fair price.
At our Greencastle location, we are responsible for packing and shipping eggs to stores all over the United States.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Learn and understand the egg grading system.
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled by your supervisor.
- Perform routine inspections of machinery and equipment to determine adjustments and repairs needed.
- Troubleshoot and repair down processing and building equipment.
- Support processing with changeover and product setup/startup.
- Maintain proper housekeeping and organization of all work areas.
- Knowledge in Wastewater Management a plus
- Ensure constant adherence with all company, state, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure strict adherence with SQF (Safe Quality Food) code and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) guidelines and standards.
- Immediately report all incidents or potential noncompliance regarding food quality, food safety, or human safety to your supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous industrial machine/mechanical experience is a plus.
- Vocational or technical school is a plus.
- Knowledge and experience with pneumatic systems.
- Basic understanding of electricity and electrical wiring.
- Ability to troubleshoot AC and DC electrical components.
- Understanding of Safety Data Sheets and proper chemical handling
- Ability to obtain fork truck certification.
- Experience handling power tools
- Experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing electro-mechanical equipment.
- Blueprint, sketch layout, wiring diagram, drawing, and other specification interpretation skills.
- Basic Microsoft/Word/ Excel knowledge.
- Knowledge of FGQ and GMPs preferred.
BENEFITS:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Maternity and Paternity leave
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time.
- Paid vacation time
- 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match
- Footwear reimbursement
- Free eggs each week
- Free breakfast on Monday’s
- Opportunities for advancement
- Great company culture
Pete and Gerry’s Organics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Employer who celebrates diversity and is committed to continually creating inclusive environments for all of our employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 10 years
- 11+ years
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- No experience needed
- Under 1 year
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Rotating weekends
Work setting:
- In-person
- Warehouse
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person