Yield Technician - 2nd shift Liberty

Shenandoah Valley Organic, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Paid time off and sick leave

Semi-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 C

Career growth programs

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking a Yield Technician to monitor cone line deboning yield and log scrap scores on the Liberty Facility line. You will perform hourly scrape score checks and report anomalies to supervision for corrective action, while maintaining meticulous records for audits.

The role requires basic math, strong attention to detail, and clear communication with team members. Work is on-site, with a 2nd shift and overtime as needed to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Basic math knowledge (addition, subtraction, percentages).
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervision.
• Proficient in maintaining organized and legible records.

Responsibilities

• Scrape Monitoring: Perform hourly scrape scores on the cone line deboning process to ensure maximized yield.
• Communication: Promptly report high scrape scores or anomalies to supervision for corrective action.
• Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate and detailed paperwork for auditing and tracking purposes.
• Flexibility: Adapt to changes in tasks and schedules based on the company’s operational needs, particularly on the Night Shift, where schedules depend on cone line run times.
• Data Accuracy: Ensure precision in all calculations and records, as accuracy is critical to the role.
• Basic Math Application: Use basic math skills to analyze and interpret data related to scrape scores and yield performance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math

Communication

Record keeping

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Yield Technician

Compensation: $18.10/hr.

Additional Compensation: $1.50/hr.

Shift Differential.

Department: Continuous Improvement

Reports To: Production Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Liberty Facility

Work Arrangement: On-site

Shift / Schedule: 2nd Shift

Travel Requirements: No travel required

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Scrape Monitoring: Perform hourly scrape scores on the cone line deboning process to ensure maximized yield.
• Communication: Promptly report high scrape scores or anomalies to supervision for corrective action.
• Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate and detailed paperwork for auditing and tracking purposes.
• Flexibility: Adapt to changes in tasks and schedules based on the company’s operational needs, particularly on the Night Shift, where schedules depend on cone line run times.
• Data Accuracy: Ensure precision in all calculations and records, as accuracy is critical to the role.
• Basic Math Application: Use basic math skills to analyze and interpret data related to scrape scores and yield performance.

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
• 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

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Basic math knowledge (addition, subtraction, percentages).
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervision.
• Proficient in maintaining organized and legible records.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db. to 110 db.
• May be exposed to dust, feathers and all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facilities.
• Perform a variety of physical labor including climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, reaching, and standing for long periods of time; walking, lift and carry boxes, tools, equipment, and materials.

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

This position is required to access the poultry production environment and must be able to tolerate varying heat, wet, damp, cold, and chilled conditions within the plant.

The role requires constant walking throughout the plant to pick up and deliver products, as well as frequent standing and bending.

Team members must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Hearing and eye protective equipment are required in production areas, and team members are required to wear hair and beard nets where applicable.

This role is on-site and does not require travel.

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!