Jack Operator- 2nd Shift Pack Out Acorn

Farmer Focus•Harrisonburg, VA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Jack Operator is responsible for safely moving product in and out of coolers, freezers, and other plant areas using electric and/or manual pallet jacks. The position supports production, shipping, and plant operations by picking, transporting, assembling, repacking, weighing, and staging orders while maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe work area. The role is full-time, on-site at the Acorn Facility, in the Pack Out department on the second shift. It reports to the Pack Out Supervisor and requires no travel. Team members work in a poultry production environment with varying damp, wet, warm, cold, and chilled conditions. The job involves constant walking throughout the plant, frequent standing and bending, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Hearing and eye protection are required in production areas, as are hair and beard nets where applicable. Overtime may be needed based on production and business needs. Farmer Focus describes its purpose as promoting and protecting generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers. The company says it is committed to producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken and grounds its culture in servant leadership and its CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. Its stated priorities are people, safety, and quality.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand English and identify items on paperwork.
Ability to communicate verbally with supervisors and associates.
Ability and willingness to be trained to safely operate an electric pallet jack.
Ability to work overtime as needed based on production and business needs.
Willingness to work in a poultry production environment, including damp, cold, wet, warm, and chilled areas.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must pass a post-offer drug and alcohol screening before starting employment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be able to tolerate varying heat, wet, damp, cold, and chilled conditions within the plant.
Must be able to walk constantly throughout the plant and stand and bend frequently.
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Must wear hearing and eye protective equipment in production areas and hair and beard nets where applicable.

Responsibilities

Safely operate electric and/or manual pallet jacks to move product in and out of coolers, freezers, shipping areas, delivery platforms, and other designated plant locations.
Pick customer orders for shipment and ensure the correct number and type of product are loaded and transported to the required area.
Assemble merchandise for shipment and carry or transport orders using material handling equipment.
Stencil, tag, or mark orders as requested to support accurate shipment preparation.
Repack and weigh orders requiring additional handling and report quality variances.
Perform daily maintenance tasks and assist with assigned special projects, including repairs, installations, adjustments, parts replacement, and routine or preventative maintenance of machinery and equipment.
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area in accordance with company safety, quality, and sanitation expectations.
Communicate verbally with supervisors and associates regarding work assignments, product movement, quality concerns, and operational needs.
Perform other job duties as needed or assigned by the Supervisor.