Operations Lead- 1st Shift OSSID Acorn

Shenandoah Valley Organic, LLC; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; 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) with company match

Education reimbursement opportunities

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Learning and career growth programs

Job summary

Shenandoah Valley Organic, LLC is seeking an Operations Lead to oversee the Ossid Department and ensure daily production aligns with customer specs and safety standards. You will supervise a team, support scheduling, and help maintain quality and efficiency in a fast-paced facility.

Responsibilities include covering shifts, training new staff, completing paperwork, and coordinating with USDA inspectors. Strong attendance and adaptability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Excellent attendance is required.
• Must know, or be willing to learn, all jobs in the department.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Ability to complete production paperwork accurately as needed.
• Proven performance and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively with team members, supervisors, managers, and USDA inspectors.
• The selected candidate must be able 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Supervisor in starting the Ossid Department on time each day.
• Fill in at any position as needed to maintain consistent product flow.
• Assist the Supervisor with production paperwork as needed.
• Respond to USDA inspectors and address their concerns promptly and correctly.
• Help train new team members and monitor their performance.
• Perform production checks to ensure the department meets established standards.
• Support compliance with food safety programs, company policies, customer specifications, and workplace safety requirements.
• Assist supervisors and managers in resolving issues in other plant departments.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Excellent attendance

Willing to learn all dept roles

Basic math

Production paperwork

Positive attitude

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Drug testing

Work authorization

I-9 compliance

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Operations Lead Compensation: $21.00/hr. Department: OSSID Reports To: OSSID 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

Primarily responsible for ensuring all procedures are followed to achieve the highest level of productivity in the most cost-efficient manner possible while maintaining customer specifications. Directs and leads a team of employees, ensures compliance with all food safety programs, and enforces Farmer Focus policies. Supports team member performance development, workplace safety, and work scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Supervisor in starting the Ossid Department on time each day.
• Fill in at any position as needed to maintain consistent product flow.
• Assist the Supervisor with production paperwork as needed.
• Respond to USDA inspectors and address their concerns promptly and correctly.
• Help train new team members and monitor their performance.
• Perform production checks to ensure the department meets established standards.
• Support compliance with food safety programs, company policies, customer specifications, and workplace safety requirements.
• Assist supervisors and managers in resolving issues in other plant departments.
• Perform other duties as needed.

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

• Excellent attendance is required.
• Must know, or be willing to learn, all jobs in the department.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Ability to complete production paperwork accurately as needed.
• Proven performance and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively with team members, supervisors, managers, and USDA inspectors.
• The selected candidate must be able 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 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 conducted primarily in a manufacturing and poultry production environment. This role requires access to production areas, production lines, team member work areas, and other operational spaces throughout the plant. The team member must be able to tolerate varying heat, wet, and cold/chill 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 for long periods, walking, bending, reaching, working near production equipment, accessing production lines, and supporting team members throughout the department. The role may also require working in a fast‑paced environment where production needs, staffing needs, and operational priorities can change quickly. 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!