Loader Operator 1st shift

$1500 Bonus eligible

Healthy Hens, Healthy Eggs, Heathy Planet:

At Pete & Gerry's, we were first to do it better, and are still doing it best. For nearly 30 years, we've been on a mission to produce healthy, delicious eggs and partner with family farms for meaningful impact. By raising hens outdoors as nature intended, we stay true to our roots every step of the way by keeping animal welfare, planet-friendly farming practices, and high-quality taste and nutrition at the heart of all we do, so you can always believe in what you buy.

Healthy Together:

At Pete & Gerry’s, we believe that when we care for each other, we all thrive. Across our farms, offices, and communities, we act as one flock — united by respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We create an environment where every person feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow, because our success depends on the wellbeing of the people who make our mission possible.

The Role at a Glance:

The Loader Operator is responsible for staging and loading eggs for daily production per the daily blending plan. Duties include initiating lot swaps for accurate farm counts and recording accurate run times on the load sheet.

How You’ll Create Greater Impact:

In this role, you’ll help deliver the highest quality product while upholding our unwavering commitment to animal welfare, food safety, and responsible farming. You’ll act boldly, embrace continuous improvement, and partner with teammates and customers to deliver wins.

Staging and hand-loading egg flats onto the processing line
Set-up machinery and equipment for daily production run
Operate electric pallet jacks and lifts to move egg pallets
Hand load egg flats onto processing line
Repeatedly lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs

What You’ll Bring to the Flock:

We are one team — united by respect and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. What we do every day connects to something bigger.

You’ll bring your experience, perspective, and pride in your work. We value collaboration, curiosity, and diverse viewpoints — because they make our flock stronger.

High School Diploma or equivalency preferred
Experience in a production environment preferred
Ability to obtain Electric Pallet Jack certification
Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Frequent lifting up to 35-50 pounds
Extended periods of time standing and walking
Frequent repetitive reaching motion with both arms
Frequent grasping with hands and fingers
Frequent bending and stooping
Ability to keep up in fast-paced environment

Work Schedule & Hours:

1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM - end of production
Weekend hours as needed per production
Shifts up to 12 hours per day, based on operational needs
Start and end times may vary due to truck arrivals, order fulfillment, machine downtime, or production changes
Flexibility required to adjust schedule as needed

Tending to our Flock:

We care for our people the same way we care for our hens — with attention, respect, and balance. Our benefits are designed to support real life and whole wellbeing.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Paid volunteer time
9 paid holidays
401(k) with 4% employer match
Disability and life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Maternity and paternity leave
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible Spending Account
Footwear reimbursement for onsite employees
Onsite employees receive free eggs weekly; remote employees receive coupons for free eggs
Breakfast or lunch events from time to time.
A team grounded in a shared mission: Healthy Hens, Healthy Eggs, Healthy Planet.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Pete & Gerry’s Organics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a community built on respect and shared purpose. Every person belongs here — because our strength comes from the diversity of people and perspectives that make us who we are.

We are an E-Verify employer. After accepting an offer, we will use E-Verify to confirm your eligibility to work in the United States by comparing information from your Form I-9 with records from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration.