Manual Heavy Lifter- 1st Shift Thin Slice Acorn

Farmer Focus•Harrisonburg, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manual Heavy Lifter works in a poultry production area, supporting the movement, handling, and processing of products across assigned departments. The role may involve live poultry, raw products, and/or cooked products in a fast-paced production environment. Assignments may include live hang, evisceration, debone, cut up, marinating, stack off, Thin Slice, Polybag, Retail, Warehouse, and other production support areas. The position helps maintain safe, efficient product flow and supports daily production needs. The role is based on-site at the Acorn Facility in the Thin Slice department and reports to the Thin Slice Supervisor. It is a full-time, non-exempt position on 1st shift, with compensation of $19.50 per hour. Work is conducted primarily in a poultry production environment. Conditions may include live poultry, raw and cooked products, wet and moist floors, metal and plastic grating surfaces, dust, chemicals, production noise from 50 dB to 110 dB, and temperatures from 28 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, including ambient and 100% humidity conditions. Team members may handle product at temperatures from 25 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The job involves climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, reaching, prolonged standing, walking, and lifting and carrying boxes, tools, equipment, and materials. Repeated lifting of up to 50–60 pounds is required. Team members must work safely in assigned production areas and use required personal protective equipment. Farmer Focus offers a total rewards package that 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, HSA and FSA, education reimbursement opportunities, employee assistance programs, and internal learning, development, and career growth programs. Offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies and may be changed, amended, or discontinued. New team members must pass a post-offer drug and alcohol screening before starting employment. Employment eligibility verification is required by the end of the employee’s third day of work. The position has no application deadline; recruiting will continue until the role is filled.

Requirements

Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to perform repeated lifting, bending, carrying, and stacking.
Related production, manufacturing, food processing, poultry processing, warehouse, palletizing, or general labor experience.
Experience working in a fast-paced production environment.
Ability to pass a post-offer drug and alcohol screening before employment begins.

Responsibilities

Lift up to 50–60 pounds repeatedly.
Work throughout various departments to assist where needed.
Adhere to all safety requirements, including use of required personal protective equipment.
Prevent and report unsafe acts and conditions.
Follow Lockout-Tagout procedures and Process Safety Management requirements.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Learn and perform all general labor duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.