Jack Operator- 1st Shift Pack
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Material Handler, Production Associate / Production Line
Job Details
Job Title:
Jack Operator
Compensation : $18.50/hr.
Department:
Pack Out
Reports To:
Production Supervisor
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Location:
Acorn Facility
Work Arrangement:
On-site
Shift /
Schedule:
1 st Shift
Travel Requirements:
No travel required
Employment Type:
Full-time
The Jack Driver is responsible for safely moving product in and out of coolers, freezers, and various areas of the plant using electric and/or manual pallet jacks. This role supports production, shipping, and plant operations by accurately picking, transporting, assembling, repacking, weighing, and staging orders while maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe work area.
Key Responsibilities- Safely operate electric and/or manual pallet jacks to move product in and out of coolers, freezers, shipping areas, delivery platforms, and other designated plant locations.
- Efficiently pick customer orders for shipment and ensure the correct number and type of product is loaded and transported to the required area.
- Assemble various types of merchandise for shipment and carry or transport orders using material handling equipment.
- Stencil, tag, or mark orders as requested to support accurate shipment preparation.
- Repack and weigh orders requiring additional handling when necessary and report any quality variances.
- Perform daily maintenance tasks and assist with special projects as assigned, including supporting repairs, installations, adjustments, parts replacement, and routine or preventative maintenance of machinery and equipment.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area in accordance with company safety, quality, and sanitation expectations.
- Communicate verbally with supervisors and associates regarding work assignments, product movement, quality concerns, and operational needs.
- Perform other job duties as needed or assigned by the Supervisor.
- weekly payroll
- paid time off and sick leave
- semi
-subsidized medical coverage - dental and vision plan options
- a 401(k) plan with company match
- education reimbursement opportunities
- employee assistance programs (EAP)
- 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- Ability to read and understand English and identify items on paperwork.
- Ability to communicate verbally with supervisors and associates.
- Ability and willingness to be trained to safely operate an electric pallet jack.
- Ability to work overtime as needed based on production and business needs.
- Willingness to work in a poultry production environment, including damp, cold, wet, warm, and chilled areas.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
- New team members must be able to pass a drug and alcoho l post - offer an d prior to the start of their employment.
- Must be authorized t o work in the United States. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibili ty be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.
This position is required to access the poultry production environment and must be able to tolerate varying heat, wet, damp, cold, and chilled conditions within the plant. The role requires constant walking throughout the plant to pick up and deliver products, as well as frequent standing and bending. Team members must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Hearing and eye protective equipment are required in production areas, and team members are required to wear hair and beard nets where applicable.
This role is on-site and does not require travel.
This position does not have an Final date to receive applications. Farmer Focus will recruit until the role is filled.
About Farmer FocusFarmer Focus exists to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmer
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