Jack Operator - Wings 1st Shift

Farmer Focus; Harrisonburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Paid time off and sick leave

Medical coverage (semi-subsidized)

Dental and vision plan options

401(k) plan with company match

Education reimbursement opportunities

EAP

Internal learning and career growth

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking a Jack Operator for its Liberty facility in an on-site capacity on the 1st Shift. You will safely move products with electric and manual pallet jacks, support production flow, and assist with basic maintenance and repairs to keep lines running.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, flexibility for overtime and weekend work, and strict adherence to safety and PPE requirements in a poultry production environment. Benefits are provided per company policy.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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.
• Must 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 and timely movement of materials.
• Perform daily equipment checks and report safety, quality, maintenance, or product concerns.
• Assist with daily maintenance tasks and routine/preventative maintenance activities.
• Support repairs, installations, adjustments, and parts replacement for machinery within scope.

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

• Weekly payroll


• Paid time off and sick leave


• Semi-subsidized medical coverage


• Dental and vision plan options


• 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

• 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.

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!