Jack Operator - Cut-Up & Rehang 2nd Liberty

farmerfocus; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Paid time off

Sick leave

Semi-subsidized medical coverage

Dental and vision plan

401(k) plan with company match

HSA and FSA

Education reimbursement opportunities

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Learning and career growth programs

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking a Jack Operator to safely move product in and out of coolers, freezers, and shipping areas using an electric or manual jack. You will support production, warehouse, and shipping by picking customer orders and transporting product.

This full-time, on-site role requires attention to detail, the ability to work in a cold environment, and clear communication with supervisors. Training will be provided, and overtime may be required to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand English.
• Must be able to identify items on paperwork.
• Must be able to communicate verbally with supervisors and team members.
• Must be trained to safely operate an electric jack.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Move product in and out of coolers, freezers, shipping areas using electric or manual jack.
• Efficiently pick customer orders for shipment.
• Ensure correct quantity and type of product is loaded and transported.
• Assemble merchandise for shipment.
• Carry or transport orders to shipping locations using material handling equipment.
• Read and understand English and identify items on paperwork.

Skills

English literacy

Verbal communication

Overtime readiness

Physical stamina

Tools

Electric jack

Manual jack

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Title: Jack Operator

Department: Cut-up & Rehang

Reports To: Production Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Liberty

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Shift / Schedule: Full-time

Travel Requirements: N/A

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope

The Jack Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently moving product in and out of coolers, freezers, shipping areas, and other areas of the plant using an electric or manual jack. This role supports production, warehouse, and shipping operations by picking customer orders, transporting product, assembling merchandise for shipment, and ensuring the correct products are moved to the correct locations.

The Jack Operator plays an important role in maintaining product flow, supporting shipment accuracy, protecting product quality, and helping ensure a clean, safe, and organized work environment. This position requires attention to detail, safe equipment operation, communication with supervisors and team members, and the ability to work in a cold, damp, and fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Move product in and out of coolers, freezers, shipping areas, and other areas of the plant using an electric or manual jack.
• Efficiently pick customer orders for shipment.
• Ensure the correct number and type of product is loaded and transported to the appropriate area.
• Assemble various types of merchandise for shipment.
• Carry or transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms using material handling equipment.
• Stencil, tag, or mark orders as requested.
• Repack and weigh orders that require additional handling when necessary.
• Report quality variances, product concerns, or order discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor or team member.
• Read and understand English and identify items on paperwork.
• Communicate verbally with supervisors, leads, and team members.
• Safely operate electric or manual jack equipment after completing required training.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Follow all safety requirements, company policies, and department procedures.
• Work overtime as needed based on business and production needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $18.50

Additional Compensation: $1.50 Shift differential available for 2nd

The posted compensation range for this role should reflect the minimum and maximum amount Farmer Focus in good faith expects to pay at the time of posting, based on factors such as internal equity, relevant experience, market data, and the budgeted amount available for the position.

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, HSA and FSA, 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.
• Ability to identify items on paperwork.
• Ability to communicate verbally with supervisors, leads, and team members.
• Ability to be trained to safely operate an electric jack.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to accurately pick, transport, load, and stage product for shipment.
• Ability to work in a damp and cold environment.
• Ability to walk constantly throughout the plant while picking and delivering products.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stand, walk, and perform physical work throughout the shift.
• Willingness to work and support production, warehouse, and shipping needs.
• Ability to maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Ability to follow safety requirements, company policies, and department procedures.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience operating an electric jack, manual jack, pallet jack, or similar material handling equipment.
• Prior warehouse, shipping, receiving, production, food processing, poultry processing, or inventory experience.
• Experience picking customer orders, staging shipments, or transporting product in a cooler or freezer environment.
• Experience identifying product, order, or quality discrepancies.

New team members must be able to pass a drug, alcohol and background screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment. 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

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