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Farmer Focus

Jack Operator- 1st Shift Pack Out

LocationHarrisonburg, VA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
DepartmentPack Out
Company size11+ people
First seen4d ago
Last seen57m ago
Job Details
Job Title: Jack Operator
Benefits
Compensation: $18.50/hr.
Department: Pack Out
Reports To: Production Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Acorn Facility
Work Arrangement: On-site
Shift / Schedule: 1st Shift
Travel Requirements: No travel required
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview / Purpose and Scope
The Jack Driver is responsible for safely moving product in and out of coolers, freezers, and various areas of the plant using electric and/or manual pallet jacks. This role supports production, shipping, and plant operations by accurately picking, transporting, assembling, repacking, weighing, and staging orders while maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe work area.
Key Responsibilities
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Safely operate electric and/or manual pallet jacks to move product in and out of coolers, freezers, shipping areas, delivery platforms, and other designated plant locations.
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Efficiently pick customer orders for shipment and ensure the correct number and type of product is loaded and transported to the required area.
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Assemble various types of merchandise for shipment and carry or transport orders using material handling equipment.
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Stencil, tag, or mark orders as requested to support accurate shipment preparation.
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Repack and weigh orders requiring additional handling when necessary and report any quality variances.
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Perform daily maintenance tasks and assist with special projects as assigned, including supporting repairs, installations, adjustments, parts replacement, and routine or preventative maintenance of machinery and equipment.
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Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area in accordance with company safety, quality, and sanitation expectations.
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Communicate verbally with supervisors and associates regarding work assignments, product movement, quality concerns, and operational needs.
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Perform other job duties as needed or assigned by the Supervisor.
Benefits: Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members’ health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payroll, paid time off and sick leave, semi-subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision plan options, a 401(k) plan with company match, education reimbursement opportunities, employee assistance programs (EAP), and internal learning, development, and career growth programs.
All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, or discontinued by Farmer Focus at any time.
Qualifications
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Ability to read and understand English and identify items on paperwork.
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Ability to communicate verbally with supervisors and associates.
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Ability and willingness to be trained to safely operate an electric pallet jack.
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Ability to work overtime as needed based on production and business needs.
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Willingness to work in a poultry production environment, including damp, cold, wet, warm, and chilled areas.
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Must be able to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
New team members must be able to pass a drug and alcohol post-offer and prior to the start of their employment. Must be authorized to work in the United States. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel
This position is required to access the poultry production environment and must be able to tolerate varying heat, wet, damp, cold, and chilled conditions within the plant. The role requires constant walking throughout the plant to pick up and deliver products, as well as frequent standing and bending. Team members must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Hearing and eye protective equipment are required in production areas, and team members are required to wear hair and beard nets where applicable. This role is on-site and does not require travel.
Hiring process
This position does not have an application deadline. Farmer Focus will recruit until the role is filled.
Recruiter and Agency Disclaimer
Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted by staffing agencies, recruiters, or search firms to any Farmer Focus employee without a current written agreement and an active, role-specific request from the Recruiting team will be considered the property of Farmer Focus. Farmer Focus will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume or candidate profile.
All external recruiters and agency partners supporting Farmer Focus searches must comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including compensation transparency requirements and restrictions on seeking salary history where applicable.
About Farmer Focus
Farmer Focus exists to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is grounded in servant leadership and guided by our CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. Our top priorities are people, safety, and quality. At Farmer Focus, our vision is to disrupt the status quo by creating bold opportunities for people who demand more and deserve better.
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