Cold-Chain Jack Operator — Picker & Shipper

Shenandoah Valley Organic; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

PTO and sick leave

Dental and vision plan options

401(k) plan with match

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Learning and career growth programs

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking a Jack Operator for its Liberty facility. The role requires operating an electric or manual jack to move product, pick orders for shipment, and support daily maintenance tasks. The position is on-site, full-time, 1st shift, with a damp and cold poultry production environment.

Candidates must pass drug tests and be authorized to work in the United States. The Jack Driver will help in keeping the plant organized and safe, assist with equipment care, and ensure accurate

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand English and identify items on paperwork.
• Ability to communicate verbally with supervisors and associates.
• Ability and willingness to be trained to safely operate an electric jack.
• Ability to work overtime as needed and follow assigned schedules.
• Willingness to work in a damp, cold poultry production environment and follow required safety and PPE procedures.
• Ability to perform constant walking, bending, standing, and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Selected candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate or be trained to operate an electric jack and/or manual jack to move product throughout the plant.
• Efficiently pick customer orders for shipment, ensuring the correct number and type of product is loaded and transported to the appropriate area.
• Move product in and out of coolers, freezers, shipping locations, delivery platforms, and other designated plant areas.
• Assemble various types of merchandise for shipment and stencil, tag, or mark orders as requested.
• Repack and weigh orders when required and report quality variances to the appropriate supervisor or team member.
• Perform daily maintenance tasks, routine equipment care, and special projects as assigned.
• Support machinery and equipment work by assisting with repairs, installations, adjustments, parts replacement, and preventative maintenance as directed.
• Maintain a clean, neat, safe, and orderly work area.
• Communicate verbally with supervisors and associates and perform other job duties as needed or assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Jack operation

Safety compliance

Team communication

Overtime readiness

Physical stamina

English reading

Job description

Farmer Focus is seeking a Jack Operator for its Liberty facility. The role requires operating an electric or manual jack to move product, pick orders for shipment, and support daily maintenance tasks. The position is on-site, full-time, 1st shift, with a damp and cold poultry production environment.

Candidates must pass drug tests and be authorized to work in the United States. The Jack Driver will help in keeping the plant organized and safe, assist with equipment care, and ensure accurate