Manual Heavy Lifter- 1st shift Tray Pack Acorn
farmerfocus · Harrisonburg, VA · United States · On-site
Posted Sep 22, 2026
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Job Details
Job Title: Manual Heavy Lifter
Compensation Range: $21.00/hr. Department: Tray Pack Reports To: Production Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: Acorn Facility Work Arrangement: On-Site Shift / Schedule: 1st shift Travel Requirements: N/A Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview / Purpose and Scope
This role works in a production area processing poultry product and supports the movement, handling, and processing of product across assigned departments. The position may require working with live poultry, raw products, and/or cooked products in a fast-paced poultry production environment.
Typical assignments may include live hang, evisceration, debone, cut up, marinating, stack off, Polybag, Retail, Warehouse, and other production support areas. This role is impactful because it helps maintain safe, efficient product flow and provides support where needed to meet daily production needs.
Key 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 related requirements.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Ability to learn and perform all general labor duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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
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.
New team members must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment. 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 poultry production environment and may include exposure to live poultry, raw products, cooked…