Manual Load Heavy Lifter

Shenandoah Valley Organic, LLC; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Paid time off

Sick leave

Subsidized medical coverage

Dental and vision plan

401(k) plan with company match

HSA and FSA

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Internal learning and career growth

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking a Manual Heavy Lifter to work on-site at the Acorn Facility. The role involves processing poultry products, moving and handling items, and supporting multiple departments to meet daily production goals.

You must be at least 18, able to pass checks and drug screening, and capable of lifting 50–60 pounds repeatedly. Overtime and some weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to pass pre-employment/post-offer checks.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Able to lift 50–60 pounds repeatedly.
• Willing to work overtime and some weekends.
• Pass drug and alcohol screening post-offer and prior to start.
• Must comply with Lockout-Tagout and Process Safety Management requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lift up to 50-60 pounds repeatedly.
• Work across various departments as needed.
• Adhere to safety requirements and use of PPE.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical labor

Safety compliance

Teamwork

PPE usage

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Manual Heavy Lifter

Compensation: $19.50/hr

Department: Roll Stock

Reports To: Production Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Acorn Facility

Work Arrangment: 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 products 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, 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.

Essential Duties and 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.
• 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 learn and perform all general labor duties.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Related experience preferred but not required.
• Able to pass SVO pre-employment/post-offer checks.
• Must have eligibility to work in the United States.
• Ability to work all assigned shifts, including overtime and some weekends.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 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.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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!