Tote Wash- 2nd Shift Shipping Acorn

Farmer Focus; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Paid time off

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking a Tote Wash on-site in Liberty, VA for the 2nd shift. The role involves general labor in a poultry production setting, with exposure to live poultry and products, and requires adherence to PPE and safety programs.

Compensation starts at $17.50/hr with additional $1.50/hr, full-time employment, and benefits discussed. Must be 18+ and able to work overtime and weekends. Reports to Shipping Supervisor in Shipping department.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and perform all assigned general labor duties.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Related experience preferred but not required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned general labor duties at stations along the poultry production line.
• Follow all safety requirements, including proper use of PPE.
• Prevent and report unsafe acts and conditions.
• Adhere to Lockout/Tagout and Process Safety Management requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Participate in company and department safety programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Learn general labor duties

18+

Overtime availability

Weekend work

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Tote Wash

Compensation: $17.50/hr.

Additional compensation: $1.50/hr.
Department: Shipping
Reports To: Shipping Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Location: Liberty
Work Arrangement: On-site
Shift / Schedule: 2nd Shift
Travel Requirements: NA
Employment Type: Full Time

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope

The Tote Wash role works in a poultry production environment and supports production operations by performing assigned general labor duties while maintaining a clean and safe work area. Work in the production area may involve live poultry and raw and/or cooked poultry products, depending on the assignment. The role supports safe operations through adherence to personal protective equipment requirements, safety procedures, and company and department safety programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assigned general labor duties at stations along the poultry production line. [Confirm Tote Wash-specific washing, equipment, and handling duties before posting.]
• Follow all safety requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Prevent and report unsafe acts and conditions.
• Adhere to applicable Lockout/Tagout procedures and Process Safety Management requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Participate in company and department safety programs.
• 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

• Ability to learn and perform all assigned general labor duties.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Related experience preferred but not required.
• 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 post-offer 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, warehouse, shipping, cooler, dock, and poultry production environment. This role requires working in damp and cold conditions and may require access to production areas, coolers, dock areas, shipping locations, and other assigned areas of 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 requires constant standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, and grasping while product is moved. The role may also require operating material handling equipment, building pallets, loading trucks, staging product, working in coolers and dock areas, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.

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