Operations Lead - 2nd Shift Roll Stock Acorn

Farmer Focus • Harrisonburg, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Lead supports daily production operations in the Roll Stock department at the Acorn facility. The role helps ensure procedures are followed, production lines start on time, product flow remains consistent, and customer specifications are met while supporting productivity, food safety, quality, safety, and company standards. The Operations Lead assists supervisors by directing team members, filling in at production positions, helping with production paperwork, training new team members, and monitoring department performance. The position also supports team member performance, development, safety, work schedules, and daily operational success.

Work takes place primarily in a manufacturing and poultry production environment, including production areas and lines such as the Hand/Leg Debone line. The role involves varying heat, wet, and chill conditions and may require standing for long periods, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, working near production equipment, and filling in at different department positions. Hearing and eye protection, hair and beard nets, and other task-specific personal protective equipment are required as applicable. The position is full-time, in person, and scheduled for 2nd shift. Compensation is $21.50 per hour, with an additional $1.50 per hour shift differential.

Requirements

• Excellent attendance.
• Know or be willing to learn all jobs in the Operations department.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Ability to complete paperwork as needed.
• Proven performance and a positive attitude.
• Ability to help train new team members and monitor performance.
• Ability to assist with leading hourly team members in a production environment.
• Ability to promote safety, food safety, animal welfare, and operational standards.
• Ability to respond to team member concerns and support team member engagement.
• Ability to follow and enforce company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to tolerate varying heat, wet, and chill conditions in the plant.
• Ability to stand for long periods, walk, bend, reach, lift, work near production equipment, and fill in at various department positions.
• New team members must pass a drug and alcohol screening after an offer and before starting employment.
• Employment eligibility must be verified by the end of the employee's third day of work, as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in operations, poultry processing, food processing, production, or manufacturing.
• Prior lead, trainer, or informal leadership experience.
• Experience working with USDA inspectors or supporting regulatory expectations in a production environment.
• Familiarity with production paperwork, production checks, and department start-up procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Supervisor with starting the Hand/Leg Debone line on time each day.
• Help ensure procedures are followed to support productivity, cost efficiency, customer specifications, and consistent product flow.
• Direct and lead team members during daily production operations as assigned.
• Fill in at any position as needed to ensure consistent product flow.
• Assist the Supervisor with production paperwork as needed.
• Respond to USDA inspectors and their concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Help train new team members and monitor their performance.
• Perform production checks to ensure the department meets established standards.
• Assist supervisors and managers with issues in other plant departments as needed.
• Support compliance with food safety programs, quality standards, safety requirements, and company procedures.
• Follow safety requirements and help prevent and report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Support team member performance, development, safety, and work schedule needs as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly payroll.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Semi-subsidized medical coverage.
• Dental and vision plan options.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA).
• Education reimbursement opportunities.
• Employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Internal learning, development, and career growth programs. Benefits and offerings are subject to eligibility, plan terms, and company policies.

What This Job Offers

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