Manual Heavy Lifter- 1st Shift Thin Slice Acorn

Shenandoah Valley Organic, LLC; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

HSA / FSA

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Career development programs

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking a Manual Heavy Lifter for on-site work at the Acorn Facility. The role supports poultry production, handling, and movement across departments, including live hang, evisceration, debone, and marinating in a fast-paced environment.

Lifting 50–60 pounds repeatedly, you will follow safety rules, wear PPE, and collaborate across departments to meet daily production goals. This full-time, first-shift position offers growth opportunities with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform repeated lifting, bending, carrying, and stacking.
• Related production, manufacturing, food processing, poultry processing, warehouse, palletizing, or general labor experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment.
• 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 verification of employment eligibility by the end of the third day of work.

Responsibilities

• Lift up to 50–60 pounds repeatedly.
• Work throughout various departments to assist where needed.
• Adhere to all safety requirements, including use of required PPE.
• Prevent and report unsafe acts and conditions.
• Follow Lockout-Tagout procedures and Process Safety Management related requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Ability to learn and perform all general labor duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Safety awareness

PPE compliance

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title: Manual Heavy Lifter

Compensation Range: $19.50/hr.

Department: Thin Slice

Reports To: Thin Slice Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Acorn Facility

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Shift / Schedule: 1st shift

Travel Requirements: N/A

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope

This role works in a production area processing poultry product and supports the movement, handling, and processing of product across assigned departments. The position may require working with live poultry, raw products, and/or cooked products in a fast-paced poultry production environment. Typical assignments may include live hang, evisceration, debone, cut up, marinating, stack off, Thin Slice, Polybag, Retail, Warehouse, and other production support areas. This role is impactful because it helps maintain safe, efficient product flow and provides support where needed to meet daily production needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lift up to 50–60 pounds repeatedly.


• Work throughout various departments to assist where needed.


• Adhere to all safety requirements, including use of required personal protective equipment.


• Prevent and report unsafe acts and conditions.


• Follow Lockout-Tagout procedures and Process Safety Management related requirements.


• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.


• Ability to learn and perform all general labor duties.


• 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.

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 perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.


• Ability to perform repeated lifting, bending, carrying, and stacking.


• Related production, manufacturing, food processing, poultry processing, warehouse, palletizing, or general labor experience.


• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment.


• 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 poultry production environment and may include exposure to live poultry, raw products, cooked products, wet and moist floors, metal and plastic grating surfaces, dust, chemicals, and production noise. Team members may be exposed to temperatures ranging from 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, including ambient and 100% humidity conditions, and may handle product ranging from 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Noise exposure may range from 50 dB to 110 dB. This role requires a variety of physical labor, including climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, reaching, standing for long periods of time, walking, lifting and carrying boxes, tools, equipment, and materials. Team members must be able to lift up to 50–60 pounds repeatedly and work safely in assigned production areas while using required PPE.

Application Deadline

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!