Stacker- 1st Shift Thin Slice Acorn

Shenandoah Valley Organic; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Paid time off and sick leave

Dental and vision plan options

401(k) plan with company match

HSA and FSA

Education reimbursement opportunities

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Internal learning and career growth

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking a Stacker for our Acorn Facility in an on-site, full-time role on the 1st shift. The Stacker will assist production by lifting, carrying, stacking, and moving product and materials, ensuring safe handling and orderly pallets across departments.

Responsibilities include lifting 45–75 pounds repeatedly, stacking pallets up to 10 high, and following safety procedures, PPE, and lockout/tagout practices as applicable.

Qualifications

• Ability to repeatedly lift and move products weighing 45 to 75 pounds throughout the shift.
• Ability to safely and accurately stack pallets up to 10 pallets high while maintaining product stability and workplace safety standards.
• Prolonged standing and physical tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
• Must follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Lift 45 to 75 pounds repeatedly as part of daily production duties.
• Stack pallets up to 10 high while maintaining stability and safety.
• Perform repeated lifting, bending, carrying and stacking tasks.
• Work throughout various departments to assist where needed.
• Support production flow by moving, stacking, and organizing product, boxes, tools, equipment, and materials.
• Follow all safety requirements, including use of required personal protective equipment.
• Prevent and report unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, hazards, or safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Lifting 45-75 lbs

Pallet stacking

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Stacker

Compensation: $18.25/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

The Stacker position is responsible for supporting production operations by lifting, carrying, stacking, and moving product, boxes, materials, and equipment as needed throughout the plant. This role helps ensure product is handled safely, pallets are stacked properly, and production areas are supported based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lift 45 to 75 pounds repeatedly as part of daily production duties.
• Stack pallets up to 10 high while maintaining stability and safety.
• Perform repeated lifting, bending, carrying and stacking tasks.
• Work throughout various departments to assist where needed.
• Support production flow by moving, stacking, and organizing product, boxes, tools, equipment, and materials.
• Follow all safety requirements, including use of required personal protective equipment.
• Prevent and report unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, hazards, or safety concerns.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and Process Safety Management related requirements as applicable.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Follow company policies, department procedures, and production standards.
• Learn and perform general labor duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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)
• 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 repeatedly lift and move products weighing 45 to 75 pounds throughout the shift.
• Ability to safely and accurately stack pallets up to 10 pallets high while maintaining product stability and workplace safety standards.
• Ability to perform continuous physical tasks, including lifting, bending, carrying, reaching, and stacking.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while following all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Related production, manufacturing, food processing, poultry processing, warehouse, palletizing, or general labor experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience stacking pallets, handling materials, or moving products in a production or warehouse setting.
• Willingness to work in different production areas based on business needs.

Drug Screening & Employment Eligibility

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.

Additional Information

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

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel

Work is performed in a poultry production environment and may involve supporting multiple departments based on business needs. Team members may work in varying temperatures, wet or humid conditions, elevated noise levels, and around dust, food-processing chemicals, and moving equipment. Physical requirements include standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and regularly lifting and moving materials weighing 45 to 75 pounds. Required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hearing and eye protection, hair nets, and beard nets, must be worn as applicable.

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