Machine Operator - 2nd Shift Acorn

Farmer Focus • Harrisonburg, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The machine operator is responsible for diligently maintaining superior quality, productivity and maintenance standards for an assigned area and equipment while adhering to all Safety programs. Farmer Focus is committed to the principles of equal employment and to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is inclusive and equitable, free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based upon an individual's age, race (including traits historically associated with race, which includes hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity, or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), genetic information (including testing and characteristics), military status (including status as a uniformed servicemember, a veteran, or dependent of a servicemember), or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Farmer Focus is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. 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!

Requirements

• General mathematic ability required to perform job.
• Should possess the ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to read and write to safely utilize lockout/tagout and confined space entry program.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings.
• Basic knowledge of standard and metric measures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and test mechanical equipment, machinery, and components.
• Identify parts or machines needing new or replacement parts.
• Respond to requests by production area when mechanical issues with equipment have been identified.
• Communicate with production management and personnel to diagnose problems and to determine potential mechanical problems.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Complete assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency, in regard to time as well as resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed