DENESTER

Job Description

Job description

Opal Foods is currently accepting applications for the position of Denester for our Hampton Plant in Hampton, IA . This position is responsible for loading packaging into and maintaining the flow of the “denester” machine while maintaining compliance with all company policies and governmental regulations. This position will also assist the Processing Grader Lead with other projects and duties as needed.

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepare work area with paper towels, packaging, trash cans, and any other needed supplies
• Set Up denester machine for specified cartons/flats
• Fill denester chutes with specified cartons/flats
• Ensure denester machine continues running for each lane by removing jammed materials, such as cartons or eggs
• Recognize visual cues from the machine’s service screens and address issues, such as double cartons, missing eggs, jammed material, etc., to ensure the machine continues running efficiently
• Communicate with lead, and packers to discuss any issues
• Clean broken eggs from the machine and floor
• Recognize various labels (written in English)
• Help other team members as needed throughout the day
• Put away materials and clean-up work area at the end of day

Requirements: (knowledge, experience, skills, education)

• Must be able to recognize and match labels
• Must demonstrate attention to details
• Must be able to work at a fast-pace, walk, stand, and complete repetitive tasks extended time periods
• Must be available to be scheduled for work 7 days a week including holidays
• Must be clocked in and ready to work at scheduled start times
• Must be able to stay until eggs have completely run out of houses

Work shift may vary and extend past a normal 8 hour work day or end before 8 hours in a day.

About Opal Foods: Opal Foods formed in 2014 and is a partnership between Rose Acre Farms and Weaver Brothers. Our foundation is our commitment to our team, the quality of our product, our customers' satisfaction, and the welfare of our animals. Opal Foods provides high-quality, nutritious, affordable eggs to its customers through their farms based in Missouri, Colorado, and Iowa with its headquarters in Neosho, MO. For information on Opal Foods, please visit our website at

Benefits: Opal Foods, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, dependent life, and disability insurance. Opal Foods also provides a matching 401K plan.

Opal Foods is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Starting at $21.00/HR

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending