Track Loader

L.H. Gray & Son Limited, better known as Gray Ridge Eggs in Ontario, began in 1934 in Ridgetown, Ontario by Lyle and Ina Gray. Today, their son, Bill Gray carries on the family tradition. Gray Ridge Egg Farms is one of the largest processors of farm fresh eggs in Ontario and is proud to display the Foodland Ontario logo on its products. L.H. Gray & Son is an operating partner of Golden Valley Foods, an egg market leader in B.C. with a state-of-the-art egg grading facility in Abbotsford. L.H. Gray & Son Ltd. became a founding member of National Egg Inc., a Canadian marketing cooperative that brings local specialty eggs to market across Canada under the GoldEgg/JauneDoré brand. Sparks Eggs, a major player on the Alberta egg grading scene, was welcomed into the L.H. Gray & Son Ltd. family, further strengthening Bill Gray's vision in Western Canada. L.H. Gray & Son Limited is not just shell eggs. Holdings in Global Egg Corporation/EggSolutions in Toronto and Elmira, Ontario, and in Perth County Ingredients in St. Marys, Ontario, brought the L.H. Gray & Son influence into the egg processing industry, impacting food service and industrial food production markets. We hope you'll join our amazing team in keeping our country fed safely

**POSITION OVERVIEW**

Track Loaders are responsible for contributing to overall production success by ensuring a constant flow of product through egg grading machines, processing supplies through approved wash machines, and preparing packed eggs for order picking.

**CORE COMPETENCIES**
- Time Management
- Organization
- Self-Starter
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**General**
- Professional conduct and demeanor always
- Comply with all Company, Health and Safety and HACCP policies and procedures
- Keep area neat and tidy always (all broken eggs cleaned up, plastic ties and garbage off the floor)
- Follow proper clean up procedures
- Track Loaders will be assigned to work in either the Loader/Tray Wash area or the Track/Baskets area
- Other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor or Plant Manager

**Loader/Tray Wash**
- Ensure continuous production by removing stacks of eggs from pallets and farm carts
- Operate forklifts to keep a constant supply of skids of eggs at the loader workstation
- Organize farm materials (pallets and dividers) by stacking onto separate pallets
- Ensure all packaging materials meet company standards
- Properly feed trays into the tray wash machine, notifying the Lead Track or Maintenance of any concerns regarding machine functionality
- Communicate with production staff regarding producer changes and any problems with the production line

**Track/Baskets**
- Communicate with production staff regarding order progress, required quantities, and any problems with eggs or packaging
- Ensure continuous production by unloading finished product from the conveyor belt and separate onto skids
- Keep accurate counts of product when stacking onto pallets, ensuring product is placed on correct skids
- Inspect finished product for general appearance and correct code dates
- Remove full skids of product from floor area to cooler. Replace when needed
- Break down baskets - five high
- Replace packer inedible pails as needed. Neatly pile returns
- Clean up part cases at the end of the track
- Report product count to Machine Operators when requested
- Ensure packers have enough product
- Count out correct number of boxes, baskets, and skids

**EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS**
- Able to read, write, and speak English and basic math skills. Grade 12 education preferred
- Equipment Operator’s Certification to operate a pallet jack required
- Previous experience working on a production line preferred
- Must have prior general experience working successfully in a team environment
- Must be able to communicate and work well with others as part of a team, demonstrating politeness, respect, and courtesy in communication and daily interactions
- Must be able to provide clear, concise general instructions for team effectiveness and productivity

**HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL**
- Work in compliance with divisional and legislative health, safety, and environmental procedures
- Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
- Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
- Report defect in any equipment or protective device
- Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
- Participate in all required health, safety and environmental training
- Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
- Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
- Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct

This is an afternoon shift with a schedule of Monday - Friday from 4:00pm - 9:00pm

25.00 hours weekly