Opal Foods is hiring for the position of Quality & Food Safety Lead for our Britt, IA location.
Job Description: The Quality & Food Safety Lead reports directly to the Quality Manager and works closely with the Processing Site Management to ensure the continuous integrity of the SQF and HACCP programs. The Quality & Food Safety Lead works proactively with staff from all departments and levels to ensure a safe, quality product is produced. This position works directly with the Quality Control Technicians and will perform the duties of the QC role regularly.
Responsibilities include:
Understand, Implement, verify, and validate the site SQF program.Review and verify documentation and compliance materials ensuring that the program requirements are met.Perform GMP inspections and lead the internal audits of the program, identifying improvement/risk areas.Perform all regular job duties of the Quality Control Technician as required.Perform supplier audits as required.Facilitate timely, corrective, and preventative actions including but not limited to daily non-conformities/deviations, internal and external audit findings, and complaints.Assist Plant Manager in identifying areas of quality and food safety improvement.Maintain expert knowledge and skills in egg grading quality.Work with QC Techs on egg quality sampling procedures and protocols.Train and coach, all Processing personnel on overall quality and SQF requirements and expectations.Help with regular processing duties of the facility as needed.Assist plant management with creating a positive food safety and quality culture at the plant level.Requirements (Skills and Abilities):
High school diploma or GED required.Strong math, English and comprehension skills.Strong computer skills – Word, Excel, etc.Strong soft skills – communication, leadership, etc.SQF, HACCP, and Internal Auditor certifications; Willing to train and provide these certifications.Ability and willingness to work hands on.About Opal Foods: Opal Foods was 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, Minnesota, Colorado, and Iowa with its headquarters in Neosho, MO. For information on Opal Foods, please visit our website at www.opal-foods.com.
Benefits: Opal Foods, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and disability that will all become effective the first of the month after your hire date. Opal Foods, LLC 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.
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Opal Foods is accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Technician for our Iowa Falls Pullet Farm in Iowa Falls, IA. This position is responsible for performing preventive maintenance and repairs on machinery while maintaining compliance with all company policies and governmental regulations including safety, bio-security and animal welfare requirements. This position will work in the pullet houses and must be able to work in a live animal/farm environment. This position will also assist the Pullet Manager with other projects and duties as needed.
Position Responsibilities:
Keep equipment running and operating safely and efficiently by maintaining and repairing machinery and mechanical equipment such as electric motors, pneumatic systems, and conveyor systemsPerform preventive and urgent maintenance of production machinery and equipmentDiagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustmentsTake a proactive approach to issue resolution including root cause analyses and error proofing controls related to down timeUse a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment to perform dutiesUse front end loader to move litterDetect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervisionComply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areasPhysical Requirements of a Maintenance Technician:
Fast paced work environmentLift fifty or more pounds on a regular basisBend, lift, pull, push, stoop, bend and climbWork in a general farm environment around live animals; must be able to tolerate a dusty environmentRequirements: (knowledge, experience, skills, education)
Mechanical and electrical aptitude and troubleshooting skillsPrevious experience troubleshooting equipment, performing preventive maintenance and repairing industrial processing equipmentFront end loader/Forklift certificationOrganized and detail orientedWilling to work off schedule shifts and/or nights when necessaryPreferred Qualifications:
2 years of experience in maintenance related rolesAbility to communicate in English and SpanishAbout Opal Foods: Opal Foods was 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 www.opal-foods.com.
Benefits: Opal Foods, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes PTO, holiday pay, options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, dependent life, and disability insurance that will all become effective the first of the month after your hire date. Opal Foods, LLC also provides a 401K plan with employer match.
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.
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Opal Foods is hiring a Farm Maintenance Technician for our School Farm in Neosho, MO. In this job you would maintain all equipment in the laying hen houses. Successful candidates must be able to work in a farm/live animal (dusty) environment. We take pride in maintaining compliance with all company policies and governmental regulations including safety, bio-security and animal welfare requirements. Pay determined based on relevant experience.
About Opal Foods: Opal Foods formed in 2014 and is a partnership between Rose Acre Farms and Weaver Brothers. Opal Foods provides nutritious, high-quality eggs to its customers through their farms based in Missouri, Colorado, and Iowa with its headquarters in Neosho, MO. Our foundation is our commitment to our team, the quality of our product, our customers' satisfaction, and the welfare of our animals. For information on Opal Foods, please visit our website at www.opal-foods.com.
Position Responsibilities:
Keep equipment running and operating safely and efficiently by maintaining and repairing machinery and mechanical equipment such as electric motors, pneumatic systems, and conveyor systems.Perform preventive and urgent maintenance on production machinery and equipmentDiagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustmentsTake a proactive approach to issue resolution including root cause analyses and error proofing controls related to down timeUse a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment to perform dutiesDetect and report faulty operations, defective material and any unusual situations to the proper supervisorComply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areasAssist the Production Team with other projects and duties as neededPhysical Requirements of a Maintenance Technician:
Fast paced work environmentLift fifty or more pounds on a regular basisBend, lift, pull, push, stoop, bend and climbWork in a general farm environment around live animalsRequirements: (knowledge, experience, skills, education)
Mechanical and electrical aptitude and troubleshooting skillsPrevious experience troubleshooting equipment, performing preventive maintenance and repairing industrial processing equipmentOrganized and detail orientedAble and willing to work off schedule shifts and/or nights when necessaryPreferred Qualifications:
3 years of experience in maintenance related rolesBenefits: Opal Foods, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes PTO, holiday pay, options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and disability that will all become effective the first of the month after your hire date. Opal Foods, LLC 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.
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Opal Foods is looking for Case Packers for our Litchfield, MN location. This position is responsible for packing egg cartons into cases while maintaining compliance with all company policies and governmental regulations.
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 www.opal-foods.com.
Position Responsibilities:
Set up work area and prepare packaging for the dayPack one dozen, 6-pack and 18-pack cartons (or flats) of eggs into crates, boxes and onto palletsVerify each package is labeled properlyMaintain a clean work area throughout the day by keeping floor and shelves free of egg and debrisHelp other team members as needed throughout the dayPut away packaging from work area and clean up at the end of the dayOther duties as assignedRequirements: (knowledge, experience, skills, education)
Must be able to read and match labelsMust demonstrate attention to detailsMust be able to work at a fast-pace, stand in one space and complete repetitive tasks for extended time periodsMust be available to be scheduled for work 7 days a week including holidaysMust have good punctuality and be clocked in and ready to work on time, every day scheduledMust be able to stay until eggs have completely run out of houses. Work shift usually ends at around 4 pm may work until 7 pm several days in a rowBenefits: Opal Foods, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and disability that will all become effective the first of the month after your hire date. Opal Foods, LLC 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: Up to $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offReferral programVision insuranceSchedule:
HolidaysMonday to FridayWeekends as neededApplication Question(s):
Are you willing and able to comply with Opal Foods biosecurity policies requiring employees to have no contact with any bird species of any kind, other than the laying hens owned by the company, including but not limited to domestic ducks, geese, wild birds, chickens, and pet birds of any kind?Work Location: In person
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Compliance Technician - Litchfield, MN
Role Description/Summary
This position is responsible for maintaining compliance standards at the assigned facility as well as helping with various other house-hand responsibilities when necessary while following all company rules and related regulations. This position will require working some weekends.
Essential Job Functions – Must be able to perform these tasks with or without reasonable accommodations.
1. Ensure compliance with all company humane animal care policies and procedures
2. Maintain accurate and legible paperwork
3. Take blood and serum samples from live birds in accordance with the regulations and company procedures
4. Accurately weighing live birds and complete associated reports
5. Service various forms of pest related bait stations and pest traps
6. Service, monitor, and maintain fly traps
7. Accurately swab litter belts in accordance with regulations and company procedures
8. Maintain all disinfectant foot pans in accordance with regulations and company procedures
Other Responsibilities
1. Remove dead birds
2. Help with other farm responsibilities
3. Help with cleaning the facility as needed
4. Help with house duties as assigned
Required Qualifications – Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
1. Must read and write legibly in English
2. Must demonstrate attention to details
3. Must demonstrate good work ethic
About Opal Foods: Opal Foods formed in 2014 through a partnership between AGR Partners, 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 www.opal-foods.com.
Benefits: Opal Foods, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes PTO, holiday pay, options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and disability that will all become effective the first of the month after your hire date. Opal Foods, LLC 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.
Read LessIf you have strong mechanical and electrical skills with PLC troubleshooting experience, we encourage you to apply and become a valuable part of our maintenance team in Roggen, CO!
Why Join Opal Foods, LLC? Besides free eggs, we offer:
Competitive pay and benefits.Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment.Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development.Job Description:
Opal Foods LLC is seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Mechanic with a strong electrical and mechanical background, including PLC troubleshooting experience, to join our team in Roggen, CO. This role is essential for ensuring the optimal performance, reliability, and safety of our manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in mechanical systems, electrical troubleshooting (up to 480V), and PLC diagnostics to support efficient plant operations.
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, Minnesota, Iowa and Colorado with its headquarters in Neosho, MO. For more information on Opal Foods, please visit our website at www.opal-foods.com.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on production equipment.Work with PLC systems (Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE) for troubleshooting only—no programming required.Diagnose and repair mechanical systems, including conveyors, motors, bearings, and gearboxes.Troubleshoot electrical issues including sensors, relays, motor controls, and circuits (up to 480V).Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and ladder logic programs.Utilize software interface tools for Allen Bradley and GE PLCs, as well as Windows-based applications.Perform fabrication and welding as needed.Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.Maintain maintenance records using Microsoft Office and other basic computer applications.Ability to work weekends and holidays as required by business needs.Qualifications & Requirements:
Experience in manufacturing maintenance (food manufacturing preferred; egg industry experience a plus).Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills in a production environment.Hands-on experience with mechanical systems, electrical controls, VFD’s, and PLC troubleshooting.Ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical system failures efficiently.Proficiency in reading electrical and mechanical schematics.Trade/Technical school or Millwright certification preferred.High School Diploma or GED required.Benefits: Opal Foods, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, dependent life insurance, disability and Employee Assistance Program that become effective the first of the month after your hire date. Opal Foods, LLC also offers 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.
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