Scale Operator - Pack Out 1st Shift Acorn

Job Details 

Job Title: General Labor 
Department: Production 
Reports To: Department Supervisor 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: On Plant 
Work Arrangement: On-Site 
Shift / Schedule: 1st 
Travel Requirements: None 
Employment Type: Full-time 

Key Responsibilities 

• Enter data using keyboard, ability to operate production equipment as well as office equipment (i.e. Fax machine, copier, 10 key-calculator, scale, computer, email).

• · Accurate completion of paperwork with neatness and timeliness

• · Ability to read and understand English in order to be able to identify items on paperwork.

• · Conducts self with high professionalism with supervisors and associates and can clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

• · Ability to analyze and calculate data using basic math skills. (i.e. subtraction, addition, multiplication, division)

• · Must have the availability to work assigned hours including overtime and some weekends required.

• · Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• · Perform other duties as assigned.

• · High School diploma preferred.

• · Complete assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency, with regards to time as well as resources.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• · General mathematical ability required to perform job.

• · Should possess the ability to read, write and speak English.

• · Must be able to work assigned days/shifts (including some weekends).

Compensation 

Compensation Rate: $18.25/hr.

Benefits: Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members’ health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Available offerings 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 (EAP), and internal learning, development, and career growth programs. 

All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, or discontinued by Farmer Focus at any time. 

Qualifications 

• Must be at least 18 years of age. 

• Must be authorized to work in the United States. 

• Ability to learn and perform a variety of general labor duties in a poultry production environment. 

• Available to work assigned shifts, including overtime and weekends, as required. 

• Ability to follow safety requirements, including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE), company policies, and departmental procedures. 

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Related production, manufacturing, food processing, poultry processing, warehouse, or general labor experience. 

• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment. 

• Willingness to work in different production areas based on business needs. 

New team members must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment.  Must be authorized to work in the United States. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work. 

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel 

Work is conducted primarily in a manufacturing and poultry production environment. This role may require working with live poultry, raw products, and/or cooked products. Production areas may include wet and moist floors, metal and plastic grating surfaces, and other plant conditions. The team member may be exposed to temperatures ranging from approximately 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, including ambient and high-humidity conditions. The team member may handle product ranging from approximately 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit and may be exposed to noise levels ranging from approximately 50 dB to 110 dB. The team member may also be exposed to dust, feathers, and chemicals used in a poultry and food processing facility. This position may require physical labor, including standing for long periods, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing ladders, lifting and carrying boxes, tools, equipment, and materials, and performing repetitive production tasks. Hearing and eye protective equipment are required in the production area. Hair and beard nets are required in the production area. Additional personal protective equipment may be required based on task, location, and safety requirements. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position does not have an application deadline. Farmer Focus will recruit until the role is filled. 

Recruiter and Agency Disclaimer 

Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted by staffing agencies, recruiters, or search firms to any Farmer Focus employee without a current written agreement and an active, role-specific request from the Recruiting team will be considered the property of Farmer Focus. Farmer Focus will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume or candidate profile. 

All external recruiters and agency partners supporting Farmer Focus searches must comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including compensation transparency requirements and restrictions on seeking salary history where applicable. 

About Farmer Focus 

Farmer Focus exists to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is grounded in servant leadership and guided by our CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. Our top priorities are people, safety, and quality. At Farmer Focus, our vision is to disrupt the status quo by creating bold opportunities for people who demand more and deserve better.  

EOE, including disability/vets.