Cooler Guard- 1st Shift Shipping/Inventory Acorn

Shenandoah Valley Organic; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Paid time off

Medical coverage

Dental plan

401(k) plan with match

Education reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking a Cooler Guard to maintain strict inventory control in the Acorn Facility on a full-time, on-site basis. You will inspect products entering and leaving coolers, verify records, operate a power jack, and ensure accurate hourly counts and proper SKU placement according to rotation rules.

Requirements include working in cold and wet environments, strong verbal communication, and prior warehouse or inventory experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in cold and wet environments.
• Basic inventory knowledge, including comparison of counts to records.
• Ability to communicate verbally with supervisors and associates.
• Prior warehouse, shipping, receiving, production, food processing, poultry processing, or inventory experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 100% inspection of product entering and exiting the coolers and record all activity with proper verification.
• Operate a power jack safely to maintain cooler organization and support product movement.
• Perform inventory once per hour and compare physical counts against the PI system to ensure accuracy.
• Place SKUs in proper locations, ensuring the oldest dates are in front to support correct rotation.
• Communicate with supervisors and associates regarding cooler activity, inventory accuracy, and product movement.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Inventory basics

Verbal communication

Warehouse experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Cooler Guard

Compensation: $20.00/hr.

Department: Shipping/Inventory

Reports To: Production Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Acorn Facility

Work Arrangement: On Site

Shift / Schedule: 1st shift

Travel Requirements: NA

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope

This role is responsible for ensuring 100% inspection, verification, and accurate recording of all products entering and exiting the coolers. The position supports cooler organization, inventory accuracy, product rotation, and operational readiness by maintaining proper SKU placement, comparing physical inventory to the PI system, and following food safety, quality, and housekeeping expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure 100% inspection of product entering and exiting the coolers and record all activity with proper verification.
• Operate a power jack safely to maintain cooler organization and support product movement.
• Perform inventory once per hour and compare physical counts against the PI system to ensure accuracy.
• Place SKUs in proper locations, ensuring the oldest dates are positioned in front of newer dates to support correct product rotation.
• Communicate verbally with supervisors and associates regarding cooler activity, inventory accuracy, and product movement.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• 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.

This position does not have an application deadline. Farmer Focus will recruit until the role is filled.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in cold and wet environments.
• Basic inventory knowledge, including the ability to compare physical inventory counts against system records.
• Ability to communicate verbally with supervisors and associates.
• Prior warehouse, shipping, receiving, production, food processing, poultry processing, or inventory experience.
• Ability to work weekends and overtime as needed.
• 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

Work is performed in a damp and extremely cold cooler environment. The role requires bending, standing, pushing, pulling, and twisting on occasion. Team members must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. This position requires working weekends and overtime as needed. Travel is not expected for this role.

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.

EOE, including disability/vets