Jack Operator- 2nd Shift Pack Out Acorn

Shenandoah Valley Organic, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Paid time off

Sick leave

Medical coverage (semi-subsidized)

Dental and vision plan

401(k) plan with company match

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Career growth programs

Job summary

Farmer Focus is hiring a Jack Operator for the Acorn Facility to safely move product using electric and/or manual pallet jacks, support production, shipping and plant operations, and ensure accurate picking, transporting, assembling, repacking, weighing, and staging orders while keeping areas clean and safe.

The role requires reading English, ability to work overtime, adapt to poultry environment, and comply with safety, quality and sanitation standards; this is an on-site, full-time, 2nd shift

Qualifications

• Reading and understanding English to identify items on paperwork.
• Ability to communicate verbally with supervisors and associates.
• Willingness and ability to be trained to safely operate an electric pallet jack.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed based on production and business needs.
• Experience or familiarity with poultry production environments is a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

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 correct quantity and type of product is loaded and transported to the required area.
• Assemble merchandise for shipment and 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 and report quality variances.
• Perform daily maintenance tasks and assist with special projects including repairs, installations, and routine or preventative maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area in line with safety, quality, and sanitation standards.
• Communicate with supervisors and associates about work assignments, product movement, quality concerns, and operational needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

English literacy

Verbal communication

Pallet jack operation

Overtime availability

Poultry environment

Work authorization (US)

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Manual pallet jack

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Jack Operator

Compensation: $18.50/hr. Additional Compensation: $1.50/hr. shift differential

Department: Pack Out

Reports To: Production Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Acorn Facility

Work Arrangement: On-site

Shift / Schedule: 2nd 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

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

• 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 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.

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 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 Farmer Focus is a company dedicated to people, the farmers who grow for us and our team members who work in our state-of-the-art facilities.Whether a general laborer on our breast debone line or an executive, we are committed to creating a workplace that values all our people and offers everyone a chance to grow and thrive.We operate from our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. We plan our work schedules to avoid most Saturday work.We do not run production on Sundays. Join us in our mission to protect generational family farms. We look forward to working with you!

Farmer Focus es una empresa dedicada a las personas, los granjeros que crían para nosotros y a los miembros del equipo que trabajan en nuestras instalaciones con tecnología de última generación. Ya sea usted un trabajador general de nuestra línea de pechuga o un ejecutivo, estamos comprometidos a crear un lugar de trabajo que valore a nuestra gente y ofrezca a todos la oportunidad de crecer y prosperar. Operamos en base a nuestros valores Farmer Focus CARES: Comunidad, Responsabilidad, Respeto, Excelencia y Mayordomía. Mayormente planificamos nuestros horarios evitando trabajar los sábados. No realizamos producción los domingos. Únase a nosotros en nuestra misión de proteger las granjas familiares generacionales. ¡Esperamos trabajar con usted!