Jack Operator- 1st Shift Pack Out

farmerfocus; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

PTO & sick leave

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

401(k) match

Education reimbursement

EAP

Career development

Job summary

Farmer Focus in Virginia is seeking a Jack Operator for the Acorn Facility. This on-site, full-time role on 1st shift involves safely moving product with pallet jacks, picking orders for shipment, and supporting production and shipping teams.

You will work in a poultry production environment, maintain a clean work area, and comply with safety, quality, and sanitation standards. Wages are $18.50 per hour with benefits including health coverage, PTO, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• Willing to work in a poultry production environment.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate pallet jacks to move product safely.
• Pick customer orders for shipment.
• Assemble merchandise for shipment.
• Stencil, tag, or mark orders as requested.
• Repack and weigh orders as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe work area.
• Communicate with supervisors about needs.

Skills

Pallet jack operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Overtime willingness

Industrial environment

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Material handling equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Jack Operator

Compensation : $18.50/hr.

Department: Pack Out

Reports To: Production Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Acorn Facility

Work Arrangement: On-site

Shift / Schedule: 1 st 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

• 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.
• Efficiently pick customer orders for shipment and ensure the correct number and type of product is loaded and transported to the required area.
• Assemble various types of merchandise for shipment and carry or transport orders using material handling equipment.
• Stencil, tag, or mark orders as requested to support accurate shipment preparation.
• Repack and weigh orders requiring additional handling when necessary and report any quality variances.
• 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.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area in accordance with company safety, quality, and sanitation expectations.
• Communicate verbally with supervisors and associates regarding work assignments, product movement, quality concerns, and operational needs.
• Perform other job duties as needed or assigned by the Supervisor.

Benefits

• 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)
• 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

• 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 pallet jack.
• Ability to work overtime as needed based on production and business needs.
• Willingness to work in a poultry production environment, including damp, cold, wet, warm, and chilled areas.
• 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 alcoho l post - offer an d prior to the start of their employment.
• Must be authorized t o work in the United States. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibili ty 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.

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

About Farmer Focus

Farmer Focus exists to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmer