Scale Operator

Farmer Focus; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Education reimbursement opportunities

Paid time off and sick leave

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking a Scale Operator at the Acorn Facility to ensure productivity and cost efficiency while meeting customer specifications. You will lead a team, enforce food safety programs, and support performance, safety, and scheduling.

This on-site 2nd shift role reports to the Production Supervisor and requires basic math, data entry, and the ability to work overtime, including some weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• General mathematical ability for basic arithmetic.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Operate production and office equipment including scale, 10-key calculator, copier, fax and computer.
• Pass drug and alcohol screening post-offer; authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to maintain high productivity and cost efficiency while meeting specs.
• Enforce food safety programs and Farmer Focus policies.
• Support performance development, safety, and scheduling.
• Enter data and operate production and office equipment as required.
• Complete paperwork accurately and on time.
• Read and interpret paperwork in English; communicate clearly with supervisors.
• Perform basic data analysis and math calculations.
• Work assigned hours, overtime, and some weekends as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Math skills

English literacy

Data entry accuracy

Communication

Education

High school diploma (preferred)

Tools

Scale operation

10-key calculator

Copier / Fax / Email

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Scale Operator

Compensation** :** $18.25/hr.

Additional Compensation : $1.50/hr. Shift Differential
Department: Pack Out
Reports To: Production Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Acorn Facility
Work Arrangement: On-site
Shift / Schedule: 2nd
Travel Requirements: N/A
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope

This role is primarily responsible for assuring that all procedures are followed to achieve the highest level of productivity in the most cost-efficient manner possible while maintaining customer specifications. The position directs and leads a team of employees, ensures compliance with food safety programs, enforces Farmer Focus policies, and supports employee performance, development, safety, and work scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

• Assure all procedures are followed to achieve high productivity in a cost-efficient manner while maintaining customer specifications.
• Direct and lead a team of employees while enforcing Farmer Focus policies and ensuring compliance with all food safety programs.
• Support employee performance development, safety, and work scheduling.
• Enter data using a keyboard and operate production and office equipment, including fax machine, copier, 10-key calculator, scale, computer, and email.
• Complete paperwork accurately, neatly, and on time.
• Read and understand English to identify items on paperwork.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, while conducting oneself with professionalism with supervisors and associates.
• Analyze and calculate data using basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Work assigned hours, including overtime and some weekends as required.
• Complete assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency while effectively using time and resources.
• 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, 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

• High school diploma preferred.
• General mathematical ability required to perform the job, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to operate production equipment and office equipment, including computer, email, scale, copier, fax machine, and 10-key calculator.
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately, neatly, and in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with supervisors and associates, verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to work assigned days and shifts, including overtime and some weekends as required.
• 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 alcoholpost-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 in a production environment and may require the use of production equipment and office equipment. The role requires availability to work assigned hours, including overtime and some weekends as needed. Team members must follow applicable safety, food safety, quality, and company procedures while completing assigned tasks accurately and efficiently.

This position does not have an application deadline. Farmer Focus will recruit until the role is filled.

About Farmer Focus

Farmer Focus’s mission is 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 consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.

Farmer Focus is committed to the principles of equal employment and to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is inclusive and equitable, free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based upon an individual’s age, race, including traits historically associated with race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, including transgender status, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military status, including status as a uniformed servicemember, veteran, or dependent of a servicemember, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Farmer Focus is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

EOE, including disability/vets