Jack Operator - Wings 1st Shift

farmerfocus; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Farmer Focus is hiring a Jack Operator for the Production department. The role supports daily plant operations by safely moving product using pallet jacks in coolers, freezers, and production areas. You will help maintain product flow and assist with maintenance tasks to support schedules and plant efficiency.

The position is on-site on 1st shift in Liberty, with overtime and weekend requirements as needed. Compensation is $18.50 per hour, and the company offers a competitive benefits package.

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 PPE and company policies.

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.

Skills

Pallet jack operation

Safety compliance

Team coordination

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.