Cone Line Lead - Cone Line B 2nd Shift Liberty

Who We Are and What We Do

Farmer Focus’s mission is 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 consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values:
Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.

Job Title: Cone Line Lead

Department: Production / Operations

Reports To: Production Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Location: On Plant / Assigned Location(s)

Work Arrangement: On‑Site

Shift /

Schedule:

Full‑time

Travel Requirements: None

Employment Type: Full‑time

The Cone Line Lead is responsible for supporting daily Cone line operations by helping ensure procedures are followed, the line starts on time, product flow remains consistent, and customer specifications are met. This role helps drive productivity in the most cost‑efficient manner possible while supporting food safety, quality, safety, and Farmer Focus standards.

The Cone Line Lead supports supervisors by helping direct team members, filling in at production positions as needed, assisting with production paperwork, training new team members, and monitoring department performance. This position plays an important role in supporting team member performance, development, safety, work schedules, and daily operational success.

• Assist the Supervisor with getting the Cone line started on time each day.
• Help ensure all 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 is performing to established standards.
• Assist supervisors and managers with issues in other departments of the plant as needed.
• Support compliance with food safety programs, quality standards, safety requirements, and Farmer Focus policies.
• Promote a safe work environment by following safety requirements and helping prevent and report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Support team member performance, development, safety, and work schedule needs as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation Range: $23.50 an hour

Additional Compensation: 2nd shift will receive an hourly shift differential.

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.

• Excellent attendance is required.
• Must know or be willing to learn all jobs in the assigned department.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Ability to complete production paperwork as needed.
• Proven performance and a positive attitude.
• Ability to help train new team members and monitor performance.
• Ability to assist with leading team members in a production environment.
• Ability to support food safety, quality, safety, and operational standards.
• Ability to follow and enforce Farmer Focus 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.

• Previous experience in poultry processing, food processing, production, manufacturing, or operations.
• Prior lead, trainer, or informal leadership experience.
• Experience working on or supporting…