Egg Truck Driver/Egg Processor

Summary

The Egg Truck Driver/Egg Processor will work as part of the team ensuring the company’s policies and procedures are followed. Responsibilities of an Egg Truck Driver include pick-up eggs from shareholder farms or company owned farms and deliver to egg grading station; deliver eggs to stores and unload at preferred area; make extra deliveries if needed; collect money for cash sales; take inventory of supplies needed and deliver to barns; pick-up and deliver packaging materials to grading station; oversee safety checklist of truck and advises if there are any issues. Schedule truck maintenance with Egg Division Manager. Maintain accurate deliveries by checking eggs with invoices and ensuring the right documents are signed at delivery time. When driving duties are not required, the employee will assist with egg processing, packing, shipping, and other production activities to support daily operations. Responsibilities of an Egg Processor will include transferring ungraded eggs from carts or pallets to the loader; complete and record grade checks as required; packing eggs on carts or into boxes; and work area clean up. The individual in this position will assist in shipping if required stamping boxes and palletizing products.

Schedule

The work schedule for this position is Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm with a one-hour unpaid lunch and two 15-minute breaks. Weekend and holiday work may be required based on operational requirements.

Position Accountabilities

• Pick-up and deliver eggs and packaging supplies
• Oversee daily pre-trip inspection and cleanliness of truck 
• Accept money from stores for cash sales 
• Check invoices and deliver proper product 
• Load/Unload heavy product off truck using an electric pallet jack and carts
• Maintain vehicle log 
• Maintain good relationships with customers and farmers 
• Transferring un-graded eggs from carts or pallets to the loader unit
• Recording of wash water temperature and ph balance cleaning buffers
• Pack eggs on carts or into boxes egg grade checks
• Loading and unloading eggs and packing supplies
• Cleaning and sweeping of buildings
• Cleaning equipment and egg related areas
• Building pallets for shipping to the breaker plant
• Weighing, listing, and labelling of pallets when completed
• Packing good quality products with high attention to detail to meet the needs of our customers
• Protect the organization’s value by keeping all protected and proprietary information confidential
• Practice bio-security protocols
• Follow all safety processes and procedures
• All other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent preferred.

• Experience driving a truck with air brakes

• Valid Class 3 drivers’ license with air brakes

• Have and maintain a good driving record 

• Strong commitment to health & safety 

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (23 kgs)

• Strong commitment to health & safety

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Experience in the agricultural industry is preferable 

• Experience in food processing preferred

• Experience using electric pallet jack 

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Working Conditions

The position operates indoors in a production environment that is physically demanding, fast-paced with repetitive work that requires standing for long periods of time. The work environment may be cooler in certain sections of the facility, with staff working in refrigerated areas. Proper safety footwear is required and supplied with additional PPE available upon request.