Manifester - Pack Out 1st Shift Acorn

Shenandoah Valley Organic, LLC; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Paid time off and sick leave

Medical coverage (semi-subsidized)

Dental and vision plans

401(k) with company match

HSA and FSA

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Farmer Focus in Acorn Facility is seeking a Manifester to accurately scan, document, label, and verify pallets, supporting efficient production, shipping, inventory, and recordkeeping. The role ensures proper counts, weights, dates, and pallet documentation are captured within timeframes in a poultry production environment.

The position is full-time and on-site with the 1st shift. Requires a high school diploma, a jack operator license, and reliability in a fast-paced setting; overtime and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Jack operator license required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities change quickly.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Willingness to work overtime, including weekends, as required.
• Ability to accurately scan, document, label, and verify pallet information.
• Ability to complete paperwork and record keeping accurately and within required time frames.
• Ability to take initiative and proactively resolve issues independently when discovered.
• Ability to follow all safety rules, instructions, and company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Scan pallets to accurately capture proper case counts, weights, and dates.
• Document numbers, codes, and other required information for each pallet.
• Create pallet labels when applicable.
• Ensure that all paperwork is completed accurately and within established time frames.
• Complete recordkeeping requirements in accordance with company procedures.
• Verify pallets and labels are accurate before the product is moved or shipped.
• Ensure pallets are sent to the correct destination.
• Operate pallet jacks or related equipment as required and authorized.
• Work closely with production, warehouse, shipping, and other team members to support accurate product movement.
• Identify and communicate discrepancies, labeling concerns, or documentation issues.
• Follow all safety rules, instructions, and company procedures.
• Take initiative to proactively resolve issues independently when discovered.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Manifester

Compensation Range: $20.50/hr.

Department: Pack Out

Reports To: Pack Out Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Acorn Facility

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Shift / Schedule: 1st Shift

Travel Requirements: NA

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope

The Manifester is responsible for accurately scanning, documenting, labeling, and verifying pallets to support efficient production, shipping, inventory, and recordkeeping processes. This role helps ensure proper case counts; weights, dates, destination information, and pallet documentation are captured accurately and completed within established time frames. The Manifester plays an important role in supporting product traceability, shipment accuracy, inventory control, and smooth production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing and poultry production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Scan pallets to accurately capture proper case counts, weights, and dates.
• Document numbers, codes, and other required information for each pallet.
• Create pallet labels when applicable.
• Ensure that all paperwork is completed accurately and within established time frames.
• Complete recordkeeping requirements in accordance with company procedures.
• Verify pallets and labels are accurate before the product is moved or shipped.
• Ensure pallets are sent to the correct destination.
• Operate pallet jacks or related equipment as required and authorized.
• Work closely with production, warehouse, shipping, and other team members to support accurate product movement.
• Identify and communicate discrepancies, labeling concerns, or documentation issues.
• Follow all safety rules, instructions, and company procedures.
• Take initiative to proactively resolve issues independently when discovered.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members’ health, financial well-being, and professional growth.
• 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)
• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Jack operator license required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities change quickly.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime, including weekends, as required.
• Ability to accurately scan, document, label, and verify pallet information.
• Ability to complete paperwork and record keeping accurately and within required time frames.
• Ability to take initiative and proactively resolve issues independently when discovered.
• Ability to follow all safety rules, instructions, and company procedures.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, shipping, receiving, food processing, or poultry processing environment.
• Experience using scanning equipment, pallet labeling systems, or inventory documentation processes.
• Experience operating a pallet jack or similar material handling equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• New team members must be able to pass a drug and alcohol 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

Work is conducted primarily in a manufacturing and production environment. This role requires access to production, warehouse, shipping, or related plant areas. The team member must be able to tolerate varying heat, wet, and cold conditions within the plant. Hearing and eye protective equipment are required in the production area. Hair and beard nets are required in the production area. Additional personal protective equipment may be required based on task, location, and safety requirements. This position may require standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, scanning pallets, operating pallet jacks or related equipment, and working in a fast-paced production or warehouse environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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!