Jack Operator - Trim Line B 1st Shift

farmerfocus; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Paid time off

Medical coverage

Dental and vision plan

401(k) match

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Career development

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking a Jack Operator to safely move product using electric and manual pallet jacks in a on-site setting. You will support daily production flow, assist with maintenance tasks, and ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires 18+ age, ability to lift 50 lbs, and availability for overtime and weekend shifts in a fast-paced poultry environment. Competitive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Able to learn and perform duties in a poultry production environment.
• Available to work assigned shifts, including overtime and weekends.
• Ability to follow safety requirements, including PPE and company policies.
• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate electric and manual pallet jacks to move product in/out of coolers, freezers, and production areas.
• Stage and transport product to support production flow and material movement.
• Perform daily equipment checks and report safety, quality, or maintenance concerns.
• Assist with maintenance tasks and basic repairs as needed.
• Follow all safety, GMP, and PPE requirements; keep areas clean and organized.
• Communicate with production, maintenance, and supervisory teams to coordinate movements.

Skills

Safety awareness

PPE compliance

Ability to follow instructions

Overtime availability

Tools

Electric pallet jacks

Manual pallet jacks

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Jack Operator

Department: Production

Reports To: Production Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Liberty

Work Arrangement: On-site

Shift / Schedule: 1st Shift

Travel Requirements: N/A

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope

The Jack Driver supports daily plant operations by safely and efficiently moving product in and out of coolers, freezers, and designated production areas using electric and manual pallet jacks. This role helps maintain product flow, supports production schedules, and assists with daily maintenance tasks, special projects, and basic equipment repairs, installations, adjustments, parts replacement, and routine and preventative maintenance .

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate electric and manual pallet jacks to move product in and out of coolers, freezers, production areas, and other designated plant locations.
• Stage, transport, and organize product to support production flow, cooler/freezer organization, and timely movement of materials throughout the plant.
• Perform daily equipment checks and report safety, quality, maintenance, or product concerns to the Production Supervisor or appropriate team member.
• Assist with daily maintenance tasks, special projects, and routine or preventative maintenance activities as assigned.
• Support repairs, installations, adjustments, and parts replacement for machinery and equipment within the scope of the role.
• Follow all company safety, food safety, quality, sanitation, GMP, PPE, and production-floor requirements.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas, including travel paths, staging areas, coolers, and freezers.
• Communicate effectively with production, maintenance, warehouse, and supervisory team members to coordinate product movement and resolve issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation

Compensation : $ 18 .50 /hr .

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

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to occasionally lift to 50 lbs
• Ability to learn and perform a variety of duties in a poultry production environment.
• Available to work assigned shifts, including overtime and weekends, as required .
• Ability to follow safety requirements, including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE), company policies, and departmental procedures.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Related production, manufacturing, food processing, poultry processing, warehouse, or general labor experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Willingness to work in different production areas based on business needs.
• New team members must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screening 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 on-site in a plant production environment, including coolers, freezers, staging areas, and production-floor locations. The role requires regular use of electric and manual pallet jacks, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and working in cold, wet, noisy, and fast-paced conditions. Team members must follow all required PPE, safety, sanitation, food safety, and quality procedures. No regular travel is required .

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