Manifester - Pack Out 1st Shift Acorn

Farmer Focus•Harrisonburg, VA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Manifester scans, documents, labels, and verifies pallets to support production, shipping, inventory, and recordkeeping. The role ensures that case counts, weights, dates, destination details, and pallet documentation are captured accurately and completed on time. It supports product traceability, shipment accuracy, inventory control, and efficient operations in a fast-paced manufacturing and poultry production environment. The position is based on-site at the Acorn Facility in the Pack Out department and reports to the Pack Out Supervisor. It is a full-time, first-shift role with compensation of $20.50 per hour. Work takes place primarily in manufacturing and production areas, including plant, warehouse, or shipping areas. Team members may encounter varying heat, wet, and cold conditions. Hearing and eye protection, hair and beard nets, and other task- or location-specific personal protective equipment are required as applicable. Farmer Focus describes its mission as promoting and protecting generational family farms, returning farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership to farmers, and producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken. Its culture is grounded in servant leadership and its CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. People, safety, and quality are its top priorities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Jack operator license.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities change quickly.
Willingness to work as part of a team.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Willingness to work occasional overtime, including weekends, as required.
Ability to accurately scan, document, label, and verify pallet information.
Ability to complete paperwork and records accurately and within required time frames.
Ability to take initiative and proactively resolve discovered issues independently.
Ability to follow safety rules, instructions, and company procedures.
Ability 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 provide employment eligibility verification by the end of the third day of work, as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, shipping, receiving, food processing, or poultry processing.
Experience using scanning equipment, pallet labeling systems, or inventory documentation processes.
Experience operating a pallet jack or similar material handling equipment.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

Scan pallets to capture case counts, weights, and dates accurately.
Document numbers, codes, and other required information for each pallet.
Create pallet labels when applicable.
Complete paperwork accurately and within established time frames.
Maintain records in accordance with company procedures.
Verify pallet and label accuracy before product is moved or shipped.
Ensure pallets are sent to the correct destination.
Operate pallet jacks or related equipment when required and authorized.
Coordinate with production, warehouse, shipping, and other team members to support accurate product movement.
Identify and communicate discrepancies, labeling concerns, and documentation issues.
Follow safety rules, instructions, and company procedures.
Proactively resolve discovered issues when possible.
Perform other duties as assigned.