Scale Operator

Farmer Focus; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Paid time off and sick leave

Subsidized medical coverage

Dental and vision plan options

401(k) plan with company match

Education reimbursement opportunities

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Internal learning, development, and \u

career growth programs

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking a Scale Operator at its Acorn Facility in Virginia. You will lead data entry, operate scale and related equipment, ensure accuracy of documentation, and help maintain safety and quality standards in a fast-paced production environment.

The role is full-time, on-site, with a second shift and occasional overtime. Strong math skills, attention to detail, and ability to read and write English are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

General mathematical ability

English literacy

Education

High school diploma

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.

Recruiter and Agency Disclaimer

Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted by staffing agencies, recruiters, or search firms to any Farmer Focus employee without a current written agreement and an active, role-specific request from the Recruiting team will be considered the property of Farmer Focus. Farmer Focus will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume or candidate profile.

All external recruiters and agency partners supporting Farmer Focus searches must comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including compensation transparency requirements and restrictions on seeking salary history where applicable.

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.

EOE, including disability/vets